Open AccessOMEGA-3 Interventions in Alcohol Dependence and Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Propositions
Author(s) -
José Carlos Fernandes Galduróz,
Andréia Gomes Bezerra,
Gabriel Natan Pires,
Renata Pauluci,
Ana Regioto
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current neuropharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.955
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1875-6190
pISSN - 1570-159X
DOI - 10.2174/1570159x18666200128120729
Subject(s) - acamprosate , disulfiram , naltrexone , alcohol dependence , medicine , alcohol , psychological intervention , placebo , systematic review , narcotic antagonists , pharmacology , medline , psychiatry , alternative medicine , antagonist , (+) naloxone , biochemistry , chemistry , receptor , pathology , political science , law
Pharmacological treatment for alcohol dependence has only three approved drugs: disulfiram, naltrexone and acamprosate. The effects of these drugs are, however, limited, presenting several side effects and a modestly higher efficacy compared to placebo. The administration of omega-3 might bring new perspectives to relapse prevention.