St. John's Wort may curb Alcohol Cravings

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Is St. John´s Wort good for alcoholism?

St. John's Wort may curb Alcohol Cravings

Evidence in tests conducted on rats by A. H. Rezvani, Ph.D. suggests that St. John's Wort related compounds that can alter brain chemistry safely may lessen the severity of alcoholism in people motivated to change.

Citing the variety of factors--including biological and environmental causes--that add to the complexity of Alcoholism, Rezvani cautions that counseling and therapy should be an important part of any treatment plan.

   

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