Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2268

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Acamprosate is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence. It works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely, not just drink it less. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how well acamprosate works, whether acamprosate interacts with any other medications, what will happen if you drink alcohol while taking acamprosate, and how long you will need to take this medication. Possible side effects are included.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2262

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Benzodiazepines are a group of medications that work as sedatives. They are commonly called “benzos”. Diazepam and lorazepam are 2 benzodiazepines used to manage all stages of alcohol withdrawal. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how benzodiazepines help, how your prescriber will decide which benzodiazepine is right for you, how much medication you will need, and possible side effects.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2269

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Disulfiram is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence. It works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely, not just drink less. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, what will happen if you drink alcohol while taking disulfiram, how well disulfiram works, whether disulfiram interacts with other medications or foods, and how long you will need to take this medication. Possible side effects are included.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2138

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The Home-based Withdrawal Management Pilot is for people who are at low risk of severe (very bad) or complicated withdrawal and may benefit from medication-assisted alcohol withdrawal in a home or community setting. This pamphlet describes addiction, alcohol withdrawal, and symptoms (common, less common, rare). It also explains medication information that can help symptoms, home support, and things you can do to help yourself during withdrawal. Common questions are answered such as how long the…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions Program. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2139

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Your loved one is enrolled in the Home-based Withdrawal Management Pilot. The Home-based Withdrawal Management Pilot is for people who are at low risk of severe (very bad) or complicated withdrawal and may benefit from medication-assisted alcohol withdrawal in a home or community setting. This pamphlet describes addiction, alcohol withdrawal, and symptoms (common, less common, rare). It also explains how you can support your loved one during the withdrawal process. Medication information that c…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2263

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Naltrexone is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence. It is not clear exactly how this medication works. It is believed to lower the good feeling you get from drinking alcohol. Naltrexone may help you drink less. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how well naltrexone works, what medications naltrexone interacts with, what will happen if you drink alcohol while taking naltrexone, how long you will need to take naltrexone, and possible side effects.