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2023-10-08 03:16:41
Does alcohol anticraving drug have serious side-effect on nervous system and nerves .what sort of psychological therapy are are needed for lowering alcohol craving
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No. Anticraving drugs don't have common neurological side effects and are much safer than the alternative (alcohol). There are psychotherapies like cognitive coping therapy, relapse prevention therapy, etc for same.
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No ..but some time after taking alchol suppose you will consume alcohol then it may cause some serious side effects..like raised Heartbeat , restlessness

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