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Anti-Smoking Drug Varenicline May Help Curb Drinking

July 10, 2007 By MedNews Leave a Comment

A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain.

The drug, called varenicline, already is sold to help smokers kick the habit. New but preliminary research suggests it could gain a second use in helping heavy drinkers quit, too.

Filed Under: Alcohol, Health & Medical News, Smoking Tagged With: alcohol, smoking, Varenicline

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