Baclofen alcoholism cure books

The dose of baclofen is steadily increased over time and the compulsion to drink alcohol decreases until the patient can stop drinking. Nor would anyone have believed that this alcoholism treatment would also be an addiction cure for drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Investigating baclofen the drug that claims to cure alcoholism. Ssris such as prozac and zoloft are nonhabitforming drugs that could help treat depression, a common problem for those recovering from heavy alcohol use.

Baclofens action on the gaba receptors in the brain may help lessen cravings and withdrawal symptoms for alcohol. As usual, baclofen is showing equivocal promise as a good adjunct to behavioral treatment for addiction far from the addiction cure and more like another addiction treatment. This website is an information resource for anyone interested in baclofen treatment for alcoholism. A doctor claims to have found a chemical cure for alcoholism. It is given intrathecally directly into the spinal cord or orally by mouth. Mar 17, 2017 french researchers provided fresh evidence friday to support claims that a drug touted as a miracle cure for alcoholism, and prescribed for this purpose in france, actually works. I have also read a very convincing book the cure for alcoholism by roy escapa about the virtues of naltrexone which the authour claims will ultimately suppress alcohol craving if used right take naltrexone an hour before drinking.

Study suggests prescribing of baclofen for alcohol. The present report is an analysis of the authors medical charts of patients taking, or having taken, very high doses of baclofen, i. Baclofen is a cheap drug which has long been known as a cure for muscle spasms, especially among sufferers of cystic. Alcohol consumption in grams and craving for alcohol. Baclofen and its potential as a new treatment for alcoholism first came to light with the publication of a book by a french cardiologist, dr. Baclofen, as prescribed under a doctors care, could possibly help many addicts. Hallucinations and seizures have occurred on abrupt withdrawal of baclofen. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. I found a forum out there that people talk about most everything relative to alcoholism. Baclofen is the answer for anyone suffering from anxiety induced alcohol problems.

You use it at your own risk, all the information you find on this page is just that, information. A few years ago it was inconceivable that there would ever be an alcoholism cure which worked for the vast majority of people who took it. Baclofen assisted alcohol withdrawal the alternative way to start. It has been marketed since the early 1970s for the treatment of muscle spasticity, secondary to.

A french doctor has used it to cure his alcoholism. Baclofen, a new tool in the fight against alcoholism, isbn 9781934716632, available from us online book sellers and amazonuk. Nov 22, 2016 with research seemingly supporting the use of baclofen, it is hard to imagine why the drug may not yet be approved to treat alcoholism. Ameison then wrote a book,the end of my addiction, which detailed his discovery, treatment, and remission of his alcoholism.

Baclofen is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. The vitamin cure for alcoholism can help those who suffer from alcohol addiction, their friends and loved ones, and those in the relevant helping. Secondly, i would have liked to see a comparison between baclofen and naltrexone, which amiesen barely mentions. About the foundation for alcoholism research the foundation for alcoholism research is an allvolunteer 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to raise and distribute funds to perform research in the following areas. Since 2008, the author has prescribed baclofen to approximately 600 alcohol dependent patients. I came across baclofen searching for an alternative. New baclofen book baclofen treatment for alcoholism. It should also be noted that, in addition to the patients abstinent at the. Baclofen is approved for alcoholism treatment in france and is gaining momentum in the english world. The alcoholism and addiction cure download ebook pdf, epub. Theres a new book out about treating alcohol dependence with baclofen.

How baclofen is different from other alcohol addiction. Dec 18, 2012 baclofen is a drug used to control muscle stiffness in people with neurological diseases. Dec 06, 2008 dr olivier ameisen, 55, one of frances top heart specialists, says he overcame his own addiction to alcohol by selfadministering doses of a musclerelaxant called baclofen. Pdf the cure for alcoholism download full pdf book download. Baclofen, a selective gammaaminobutyric acidb gabab receptor agonist, has emerged as a promising drug for aud. Why baclofen is a cure to alcoholism as a disease one characteristic that separates addiction from the vast majority of other diseases is that it is symptom driven and symptom dependent.

Ameisens own struggle and a groundbreaking call to actionan urgent plea for research. It began to get attention as a treatment for alcoholism in the 2000s, when french cardiologist olivier ameisen successfully used it to cure his addiction to alcohol. Baclofen for treating anxiety and alcoholism full text view. He has now written a book about his experience le dernier verre the last glass in which he calls for clinical trials to test his theory that baclofen suppresses the. Baclofen oral route description and brand names mayo clinic. The drug, baclofen, had a positive effect at high doses in reducing alcohol consumption over a year of treatment, according to study results released at a conference in paris developers. Visit the my way out forum and read other posts regarding baclofen. Baclofen was first developed as a seizure medication, and wound up being approved to treat muscle spasticity in the 1970s. Nonetheless, anti alcoholism clinics are being besieged by demands for treatment with the drug prescribed by dr ameisen in his book, le dernier verre the last glass. Speak with an addiction specialist call 8773222694. It may also help people remain abstinent from alcohol. Thankfully over the last 30 years, the number of treatment techniques and tools to address alcohol use disorders have multiplied.

Dec 22, 2009 how i used the revolutionary new treatment, baclofen, to manage, treat, and cure my own alcoholism. Now a new randomized controlled trial found no evidence for the usefulness of highdose. Despite having a medical history free of neurological disorders, this man suffered two seizures after drinking while on baclofen. While not yet approved in the united states as an effective treatment for alcoholism, as of 2012, france has given approval for the use of baclofen as a treatment on a casebycase basis.

It does not work for everyone but there are other medications. Eleven years ago, dr olivier ameisen realised he was an alcoholic. For some patients there is a gradual loss of compulsion while for others the loss of. Baclofen for treating alcoholism and addiction baclofen. The medically proven way to eliminate alcohol addiction ebook written by roy eskapa. On the other hand, baclofen is increasingly being considered an option to help treat symptoms of alcoholism and alcohol withdrawal.

Therefore, except for serious adverse reactions, the dose should be reduced slowly when the drug is discontinued. Is bacolofen effective for alcoholism and cravings. Olivier ameison, md, is a frenchamerican physician who discovered baclofen as treatment for alcohol addiction. For more information read the consolidated information thread and read dr ameisens book the end of my addiction. Practical protocol for prescribing baclofen in alcohol addiction. Click download or read online button to get the alcoholism and addiction cure book now. I am now 23 days clean from a 14month 2 mgday clonazepam habit.

The literature points out the following for baclofen. French doctor claims to have found chemical cure for. Featuring new and updated information and studies, including an introduction by actress claudia christian, the second edition of the cure for alcoholism delivers exactly what millions of alcoholics and families of alcoholics have been hoping for. This book is a plea for research that can rescue millions from the scourge of addiction. Alcoholism is a major public health problem in the united states, such that approximately 15. So much so that he is able to drink, if he wants, without any ill effects or loss of control. Practical protocol for prescribing baclofen in alcohol. The use of very highdoses of baclofen for the treatment. The purpose of this study was to examine the longterm effects of baclofen in a large cohort of alcohol dependent patients compliant to baclofen treatment. It may also be used for hiccups and muscle spasms near the end of life. Addolorato and colleagues were the first to investigate the efficacy of baclofen in reducing alcohol consumption in aud patients. After years of struggling with aa this book and baclofen changed my life. Alcoholism is a disease and should be treated as such. This is most unusual as applications for therapeutic improvements almost always proceed through a centralized process at the european medicines agency ema and cover the.

The national institute on drug abuse nida reports a 2. New alcoholism treatment baclofen has been around for a long time, but not as an alcoholism cure rather to treat painful muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawals. If you want a real way out of alcoholism, baclofen may work for you. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the cure for alcoholism. Acute interaction of baclofen in combination with alcohol. In fact, a 20 study from the journal european addiction research found that baclofen may even be an effective medication treatment for alcohol withdrawal. Case studies and series on baclofen use in alcohol withdrawal. It wasnt an easy journey whatsoever but it turns out i was right to take a chance because baclofen worked for me. Causes, identification, detection, prevention, treatment, control, and cure offor alcoholism.

Baclofen has been associated with a variety of side effects and is believed to undo the effects of other medications a person may be taking. The baclofen 4 alcoholism handbook cure your alcoholism. The drug baclofen has received high visibility as a possible breakthrough treatment for alcohol dependence. Half case report, half memoir, olivier ameisen was a wellknown cardiologist doing some crazy good work in new york. National library of medicine, this medication relieves spasms of the musculoskeletal system, relieves pain, and improves muscle movement. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems, such as multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine. But as long as the medical and research establishments ignore a cure for one of the most deadly diseases in the world, we wont be able to understand baclofen s full potential. How one man cured himself of alcoholism by olivier ameisen piatkus books. The little pill that could cure alcoholism the guardian.

In this first study, 10 male aud patients received 30 mgday baclofen starting from 5 mg, three times a day, and then 10 mg, three times a day for four consecutive weeks. There will be many overseas internet bookstores which can supply it. Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and an antispasmodic agent. Baclofen is normally used to treat muscle spasms, stiffness, and other back conditions. After it was shown in preclinical studies that baclofen prevents withdrawal symptoms in rats 11, 12, a number of open label treatment studies were conducted on in italy including human studies of baclofen in alcohol withdrawal. The vitamin cure books, written by authors who are recognized experts in their field, offer authoritative, uptodate, and practical information on taking vitamins for particular health problems. Baclofen users seeking this sensation often mix the drug with opioids, alcohol, or amphetamines. Oct 01, 2008 finally, there is a cure for alcoholism. Olivier ameisen, 55, a french physician who practiced for a time at new yorks weillcornell medical center claims in his new book le dernier verre the last glass that since he started taking the drug baclofen, he has lost his desire to consume alcohol. Some studies suggest that baclofen may reduce alcohol craving and use. On 23 october 2018, the french drug agency granted ethypharm, a french corporation, marketing authorization for baclofen in the treatment of alcohol use disorders aud.

Media coverage has been fickle and despite a number of vocal experts speaking out in favor of the drug. The secret of his sobriety, as outlined in his book the end of my addiction, first published in 2008 and reissued in the uk this month, is a drug called baclofen. Olivier ameisen, 55, a french physician who practiced for a time at new yorks weillcornell medical center claims in his new book le derner verre the last glass that since he started taking the drug baclofen, he has lost his desire to consume alcohol. Baclofen, sold under the brand name lioresal among others, is a medication used to treat muscle spasticity such as from a spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis. A claim that the drug baclofen can cure alcoholism has received mixed reaction. The baclofen4alcoholism 12week workbook baclofen 4. Highdose baclofen supports abstinence in alcoholism. Because of the way it affects a neurotransmitter called gaba, it has also been studied in animals since the 1980s as a potential treatment for addiction. Come and browse through the information, use the resources, ask a question, post on our blog and give us feedback. Ameisens book about baclofen curing his alcoholism, i was determined to try it for myself.

But that is what baclofen does, and it does it very well. The medically proven way to eliminate alcohol addiction. Then with 2 pages to every day, the baclofen4alcoholism 12week workbook has been designed to follow the b4a baclofen programme and the companion volume my baclofen cure the thomas baclofen4alcoholism programme, but will be of value to anybody trying to beat their alcohol problem. Baclofen cure for alcoholism page 3 rutgers university. The problem however is that only 20% of us doctors use this treatment because baclofen is a generic drug and there is no pharmeceutical incentive for further studies. The issue of baclofen addiction addiction is a problem that affects people from all demographics.

So i would say that dependence is likely given the warning of withdrawal. His resulting book chronicles his years of alcohol abuse and demonstrates to others how to quit drinking by using baclofen how you can use baclofen to treat your alcoholism baclofen is not licensed for the treatment of alcoholism. Baclofen, also known by the brand names kemstro and lioresal, is a prescription drug used to relieve muscle spasms, primarily in the treatment of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord diseases. Foundation for alcoholism research an allvolunteer public. It is taken by mouth or by delivery into the spinal canal common side effects include sleepiness, weakness, and dizziness. Dr olivier ameisen, 55, one of frances top heart specialists, says he overcame his own addiction to alcohol by selfadministering doses of a musclerelaxant called baclofen.

Athens, greece high doses of baclofen multiple brands, a drug normally used to treat spasticity, supports alcoholdependent patients in maintaining abstinence from alcohol and is reasonably. May, 2010 but as long as the medical and research establishments ignore a cure for one of the most deadly diseases in the world, we wont be able to understand baclofen s full potential. Baclofen does not cure these problems, but it may allow other treatment, such as physical therapy, to be more helpful in improving your. Abusing baclofen, by either taking it in excess or in addition to other drugs and alcohol, can produce a feeling of euphoria a high similar to that of marijuana or being drunk. While baclofen s efficacy in the treatment of withdrawal is still up for debate, there is conclusive evidence that mixing baclofen and alcohol can be incredibly dangerous. Explanation and setting expectations are important. Why baclofen because it is far superior to other anti craving drugs.

Dr ameinsen discovered a drug called baclofen not only curbs craving for alcohol it suppressed totally at certain dose, will be investigating if it can be prescribed in uk i bought the book not ebook so i could mark up pages with highlighter for useful comments he makes. In the earliest case series five patients with severe aws. Recently, it got a boost from a french doctor who himself suffers from alcoholism, who published a book on his recovery via baclofen called the end of my addiction in 2009. Baclofen medication for alcohol cravings ria health. When taken as prescribed, baclofen has not been found to be particularly. Dec 03, 2012 given that the usual pharmacological treatments of alcoholism have a limited longterm effectiveness johnson, 2008, and although the present study was only observational, it adds new evidence demonstrating that baclofen is a treatment of major interest for alcoholism. He put his disease into remission by selfprescribing the medication. Anxiety and alcoholism the missing piece of the puzzle. However, it is also being tested to treat alcoholism. Nov 30, 2016 the drug baclofen has received high visibility as a possible breakthrough treatment for alcohol dependence. Could the cure for alcoholism be lying dormant on fda shelves. Baclofen saved my life and helped me successfully withdraw from benzodiazepines, opiates and gabapentin. A 2012 study in alcohol and alcoholism documented the case of a 46yearold patient who mixed 240 mg of baclofen with alcohol. Some patients seek baclofen treatment having done a lot of research and are already well informed.

Hi all, baclofen dependanceaddiction, anyone have an. How baclofen is different from other alcohol addiction treatments. Study suggests prescribing of baclofen for alcohol dependence. It helps to reduce anxiety in alcoholics, which in turn can help to reduce cravings. I think the more prudent thing to do here is a slow, longer taper, but i wanted to rip the band. They may have read olivier ameisens book on how he discovered baclofen for his alcohol addiction or have searched the internet for scientific papers, baclofen forums or blogs. Researchers want to see if baclofen can be a safe and effective treatment for alcoholics who have.

According to an article in medicalxpress, this approval was partly based on the results from a clinical trial where baclofen was tested on 2 trial. Gabab targeting drugs such as baclofen presents an effective way at reducing the reinforcing properties of alcoholism via cravings. Apr 01, 2014 baclofen and its link to alcoholism and other addictions has been hotly debated since 2002. Despite the enormous impact of this disease on society, there are only three medications disulfiram, naltrexone, and. Baclofen treatment is usually started with the patient drinking alcohol at usual levels, this is the classic ameisen regime. The use of baclofen as a treatment for alcohol use disorder. Pharmacodynamic interactions can lead to dangerous responses in the body. Dr amiesen discovered the baclofen as cure and spent the rest of his life promoting this drug to treat alcoholism. The book was the end of my addiction by olivier ameisen. Those with severe alcohol addictions experience the most dangerous withdrawal symptoms, including tremors and. If you or someone you love is suffering from an alcohol use disorder, contact a dedicated treatment provider to learn about your rehabilitation options today. A hundred patients with alcohol dependence, resistant to usual treatments, were treated with escalating doses of baclofen no superior limit. This practice is still considered to be an offlabel use for baclofen, but there is some clinical evidence that this drug is effectively utilized in addiction treatment.