Alcoholism treatment
NEW YORK, August 25 (Praxis Press). Early-onset alcoholism (before age 25 years) is associated with serotonergic dysfunction, and individuals with early-onset alcoholism may be responsive to treatment with a selective serotonergic agent. To compare the effectiveness of ondansetron, a selective serotonin receptor antagonist, in the treatment of early-onset and late-onset alcoholism, Johnson and colleagues performed a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. A total of 321 pati
The Scientist Staff
Aug 24, 2000
NEW YORK, August 25 (