There are several good options these days for people with addictions to get help through cravings and withdrawals. A person doesn’t have to do it “cold turkey”.

Below are some links providing information about medication assisted treatments (MAT) for different types of addictions.

Alcohol

- Naltrexone https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/naltrexone-oral-route/description/drg-20068408

- Acamprosate/Campral https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/acamprosate-oral-route/description/drg-20066802

Opiates

- Naltrexone https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/naltrexone-oral-route/description/drg-20068408

- Buprenorphine https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options/buprenorphine

- Methadone https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options/methadone

Nicotine

- Bupropion/Wellburtin https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/bupropion-oral-route/description/drg-20062478

@surechamp, are you looking into medication assisted treatments? @heartbeatz22, what medication helped you?