Radical ketamine therapy could treat alcohol addiction
by Hannah Devlin Science correspondent from on (#2A1VC)
A one-off dose of the drug could help alcohol addicts reduce their intake by 'erasing' drink-related memories, say psychologists testing treatment
Scientists believe that a radical treatment involving the tranquilliser ketamine could help overcome alcohol addiction by "erasing" drink-related memories.
Psychologists based at University College London are testing whether a one-off dose of the drug could help hazardous drinkers who are trying to reduce their alcohol intake. Alcohol addiction is notoriously difficult to treat, and there are few effective therapies available.
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