Sla: Possible therapy from an old drug to cure alcohol addiction

The discovery was made by researchers at King's College London.

The drug, called acamprosate, has been used for decades to treat alcoholism, but its mechanism of action has not been fully understood.

Now, researchers have found that acamprosate works by reducing the activity of a specific type of brain cell that is involved in addiction.

This finding could lead to the development of new and more effective treatments for alcohol addiction.

Acamprosate is a medication that has been used for decades to treat alcoholism.

It is thought to work by reducing the cravings for alcohol and by helping to prevent relapse.

However, the exact mechanism of action of acamprosate has not been fully understood.

Now, researchers at King's College London have found that acamprosate works by reducing the activity of a specific type of brain cell that is involved in addiction.

This finding could lead to the development of new and more effective treatments for alcohol addiction.

The study was published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.

The researchers studied the effects of acamprosate on brain cells in mice.

They found that acamprosate reduced the activity of a specific type of brain cell called a medium spiny neuron.

Medium spiny neurons are involved in the reward pathway of the brain.

This pathway is responsible for the feelings of pleasure that are associated with addictive drugs and behaviors.

By reducing the activity of medium spiny neurons, acamprosate may help to reduce the cravings for alcohol and to prevent relapse.

The findings of this study could lead to the development of new and more effective treatments for alcohol addiction.

Acamprosate is a relatively safe and well-tolerated medication, and it has been shown to be effective in reducing alcohol consumption and relapse rates.

However, acamprosate does not work for everyone, and it can have side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

The new findings could help researchers to develop new drugs that are more effective and have fewer side effects.

This could lead to improved outcomes for people who are struggling with alcohol addiction.