{"id":1045,"date":"2022-03-08T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T21:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/?page_id=1045"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:08:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T19:08:51","slug":"what-otc-medications-quit-drinking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/what-otc-medications-quit-drinking\/","title":{"rendered":"What Over-the-Counter Drugs Treat Alcoholism?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>Several medications are approved by the FDA to alleviate alcohol cravings, but are prescription only. A few supplements are also available over-the-counter (OTC).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals who are dependent on alcohol often suffer from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/side-effects\/\">negative side effects<\/a>&nbsp;such as physical dependence, anxiety, depression, confusion, organ damage, strained relationships and difficulty meeting major responsibilities.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/\">Making the decision to quit drinking<\/a>&nbsp;can help alleviate these symptoms by improving mood and lessening the physical side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abstaining from alcohol can be a difficult decision as it requires significant lifestyle changes. This process can be made even more difficult by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/\">symptoms of withdrawal<\/a>&nbsp;and alcohol cravings. Fortunately, there are several medications that can aid in alleviating alcohol cravings. Several of these medications are approved by the FDA and are available by prescription only. A few supplements are also available over-the-counter (OTC), described as agents that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/coping-with-withdrawal\/\">can help curb alcohol cravings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group is-style-ataglance\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3>Article at a Glance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Due to potentially life-threatening side effects, alcohol withdrawal should typically be supervised by a medical professional.<\/li><li>Hydration and supplementation with B vitamins can be helpful if a person chooses to withdrawal at home.<\/li><li>Kudzu, L-gluatmine and milk thistle may help curb alcohol cravings and detoxify the liver.<\/li><li>Prescription medications to help someone stop drinking are Topiramate, Naltrexone, Acamprosate and Antabuse.<\/li><li>Never take a new medication for alcohol dependence without consulting a doctor first.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"block-61ba5de25782d\" class=\"content-block accordion-block my-0 my-md-3 alignwide adtheme-accordion has-font-color text-default\">\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba5de25782d\" class=\"adtheme-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"block-title adtheme-accordion_header \">Are There Any OTC Alcohol Withdrawal Medications?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Alcohol withdrawal can be very unpleasant and uncomfortable so it\u2019s important to know\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/coping-with-withdrawal\/\">what helps with alcohol withdrawal<\/a>\u00a0before you start a detox. Depending on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/what-is-end-stage-alcoholism\/\">severity of alcohol dependence<\/a>, one should consider undergoing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/treatment-program\/medical-detox\/\">alcohol withdrawal under medical supervision<\/a>. This precaution is due to the fact that side effects, such as seizures, can be life-threatening. However, should one choose to facilitate their own\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/safely-detox-alcohol-home\/\">home remedies for alcohol withdrawal<\/a>, there are some over-the-counter withdrawal medications and supplements that may help:<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion Content Block\" role=\"group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"adtheme-accordion_item px-2 px-md-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_61ba5de25782d-accordion-item-0\" class=\"adtheme-accordion_title d-block text-decoration-none\" role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" style=\"color: var(--bs-body-color);\">Hydration, vitamins and minerals:<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba5de25782d-accordion-item-0\" class=\"collapse adtheme-accordion_content\"><p>While undergoing withdrawal, it is important to stay hydrated, as dehydration can make withdrawal symptoms worse. <a href=\"\/treatment-program\/drug-detox\/related\/best-detox-vitamins\/\">Supplementing with vitamins and minerals<\/a> is also important because long-term alcohol consumption and dependence can deplete these elements, particularly the B vitamins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"adtheme-accordion_item px-2 px-md-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_61ba5de25782d-accordion-item-1\" class=\"adtheme-accordion_title d-block text-decoration-none\" role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" style=\"color: var(--bs-body-color);\">Kudzu:<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba5de25782d-accordion-item-1\" class=\"collapse adtheme-accordion_content\"><p>Intense alcohol cravings can occur during alcohol withdrawal. Kudzu is an ancient Chinese herbal supplement that is said to reduce alcohol cravings. It is the only natural supplement that is recognized by the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Several peer-reviewed studies demonstrated that <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1097\/01.ALC.0000163499.64347.92?sid=nlm%3Apubmed&amp;cookieSet=1&amp;cookieSet=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">supplementation with kudzu can lead to a decrease in alcohol<\/a> consumption in individuals considered to be heavy alcohol consumers. It is not entirely understood how kudzu works to diminish alcohol cravings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"adtheme-accordion_item px-2 px-md-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_61ba5de25782d-accordion-item-2\" class=\"adtheme-accordion_title d-block text-decoration-none\" role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" style=\"color: var(--bs-body-color);\">Other supplements:<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba5de25782d-accordion-item-2\" class=\"collapse adtheme-accordion_content\"><p>Other supplements such as L-glutamine and milk thistle are thought to decrease cravings and aid in detoxifying the liver, respectively. There is some evidence that milk thistle aids in the regeneration of liver cells. However, these supplements have not been thoroughly substantiated with scientific research to confirm the efficacy of their actions and benefits. Nonetheless, they are safe to take and may help to alleviate some symptoms of withdrawal and cravings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Can Antabuse for Alcohol Dependence Be Bought OTC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Antabuse is not available OTC and requires a prescription from a doctor. People should consult with their doctor to determine if it is the right&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/medications-to-help-stop-drinking\/\">drug for their alcohol dependence<\/a>. Never take a new medication or adjust existing prescriptions without the approval of a doctor who is aware of previous health issues and current prescriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Medications Help People Quit Drinking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications used to help people quit drinking are generally prescription-only and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Topiramate:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3063512\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Topiramate<\/a>&nbsp;is a prescription medication generally used for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/alcohol-and-seizures\/\">alcoholic seizure treatment<\/a>. While this drug is not yet FDA-approved to treat&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/\">alcohol addiction<\/a>&nbsp;and cravings, increasing amounts of evidence show that topiramate can be used to treat alcohol cravings if used as your doctor prescribes.<\/li><li>Alcohol mimics the activity of the neurotransmitter&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/alcohol-and-gaba\">gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)<\/a>&nbsp;in the brain. GABA inhibits impulses that are fired in the brain to generate a relaxed or tired feeling. Topiramate works to inhibit the activity of GABA. It also suppresses the alcohol-induced release of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/drug-addiction\/dopamine\/\">dopamine<\/a>, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of reward and pleasure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Naltrexone:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/naltrexone-addiction\/treatment-rehab\/\">Naltrexone<\/a>&nbsp;was originally designed to treat opioid addiction. However, it is now FDA-approved for the treatment of alcohol dependence and cravings. Naltrexone works on various&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/publications\/misuse-prescription-drugs\/what-classes-prescription-drugs-are-commonly-misused\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">opioid receptors<\/a>&nbsp;in the brain to reduce the \u201creward\u201d feeling that is created by alcohol consumption. Individuals taking naltrexone can still drink and become intoxicated, but they will not experience the pleasure and reward that alcohol provides, thus disincentivizing the consumption of alcohol.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Acamprosate:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/treatment-program\/addiction-medications\/acamprosate\/\">Acamprosate<\/a>&nbsp;works in a similar way to topiramate. Acamprosate interacts with GABA signaling to restore the proper chemical balance in the brain following chronic alcohol exposure. This process leads to the reduction of alcohol craving and alcohol consumption in individuals dependent on alcohol.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Antabuse (disulfiram):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Unlike other drugs for alcohol dependence,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/treatment-program\/addiction-medications\/disulfiram\/\">Antabuse<\/a>&nbsp;does not address the symptoms of alcohol cravings in the brain. It acts as a physical deterrent from alcohol consumption. Antabuse changes the way the body processes alcohol to create very uncomfortable and unpleasant side effects following alcohol consumption. More specifically, Antabuse causes the build-up of acetaldehyde when alcohol is ingested. It\u2019s a toxic chemical responsible for common hangover symptoms. This build-up leads to sudden and severe effects such as nausea, excessive vomiting, hyperventilation, headaches, chest pain, sweating and vertigo.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, individuals looking to discontinue alcohol use should consider\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/local-rehab-resources\/\">seeking help<\/a>\u00a0from health care providers and counseling services, who have access to better, prescription medications for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/treatment-rehab\/%22\">alcoholism treatment<\/a>. These services can also assist in the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/alcohol-detox\/\">alcohol detox<\/a> and help with the development of <a href=\"http:\/\/coping skills to prevent setbacks\">coping skills to prevent setbacks<\/a>. Additionally, depending on the severity of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/\">alcohol dependence<\/a>, withdrawal from alcohol can have life-threatening side effects and should be completed under the supervision of medical staff in an alcohol rehab treatment facility.<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_62b4cd1625d7c\" class=\"content-block top-reads-block py-4 px-3 px-md-4 has-background has-background-5-background-color alignnone adtheme-top-reads has-font-color text-default\">\t<div class=\"container-md\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 pt-3 pb-3 pb-md-5\">\n                <h2 class=\"block_title text-center\">\n                    Articles Related to Alcoholism                <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771115.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771115\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771115.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771115-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">Can I Detox From Alcohol At Home?<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>Alcohol detox isn\u2019t easy and not everyone can do it on their own. That is why alcohol detox and alcohol withdrawal treatment is administered by medical professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/safely-detox-alcohol-home\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-5055805_adobe_express-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pexels-ketut-subiyanto-5055805_adobe_express (1)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-5055805_adobe_express-1.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-5055805_adobe_express-1-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">Am I An Alcoholic?<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>Alcoholism takes many forms, and the stereotype doesn\u2019t always hold true. So when do a few drinks with friends become a full-blown alcohol addiction? How do you know if you are an alcoholic?<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/am-i-an-alcoholic\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Untitled-design-3.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Untitled design (3)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Untitled-design-3.png 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Untitled-design-3-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">Repairing Liver Damage From Alcohol Use<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>While cirrhosis scars from excessive drinking are irreversible, quitting alcohol and leading a healthier lifestyle can help your liver heal from alcohol-related liver disease. <\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/repair-liver-alcohol-use\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443492.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443492\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443492.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443492-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">Foods to Eat When Detoxing From Alcohol<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>When detoxing, hydration is key. However, certain food groups also have benefits when it comes to helping with the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms and detoxification.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/5-types-food-eat-detoxing-alcohol\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-joseph-redfield-2277923-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pexels-joseph-redfield-2277923 (1)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-joseph-redfield-2277923-1.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-joseph-redfield-2277923-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">How Long Does Alcohol Detox &#038; Withdrawal Take?<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>Detox from alcohol can begin within hours. Typically, alcohol withdrawal symptoms happen for heavier drinkers. Alcohol withdrawal can begin within hours of ending a drinking session.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/how-long-alcohol-detox-take\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/My-project-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"My project (9)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/My-project-9.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/My-project-9-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">What Are the Effects of Daily Drinking?<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>Daily drinking can have serious consequences for a person\u2019s health, both in the short- and long-term. Many of the effects of drinking every day can be reversed through early intervention.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/effects-drinking-alcohol-everyday\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several medications are approved by the FDA to alleviate alcohol cravings, but are prescription only. A few supplements are also available over-the-counter (OTC). 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