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A Comparison of the Effects of Propranolol and Diazepam in Alcoholics
Author(s) -
Carlsson Carl,
Fasth BengtGoran
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
british journal of addiction to alcohol and other drugs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.424
H-Index - 193
eISSN - 1360-0443
pISSN - 0007-0890
DOI - 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1976.tb00102.x
Subject(s) - propranolol , diazepam , chronic alcoholic , medicine , anesthesia , psychology , depression (economics) , economics , macroeconomics
Abstract In a double‐blind cross‐over study, propranolol in a dosage of 120 mg daily was more effective than 30 mg a clay of diazepam in relieving symptoms of tension and depression in chronic alcoholics. Speculations are made regarding the mechanism of action.