Gabapentin Gets A Boost In Treating Alcoholism
The volunteers averaged 14-15 years of heavy drinking and more than two-thirds had never sought treatment for alcoholism previously. Subjects were randomized to three groups to receive an inactive placebo, or gabapentin at a dose of either 900 mg or … Read more on Forbes

New study shows that gabapentin may treat alcohol dependence
Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced results of a recent study showing that gabapentin may be an effective treatment for alcohol dependence. Gabapentin is an anti-convulsant medication that is already widely prescribed to treat … Read more on Examiner.com

Anticonvulsant Promising for Alcohol Dependence
The anticonvulsant gabapentin, a widely prescribed anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and neuropathic pain, is showing promise in the treatment of alcohol dependence, new research suggests. Results from a 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled … Read more on Medscape