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Can Alcoholism be Cured?

From National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, for About.com

Updated: December 26, 2007

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Question: Can Alcoholism be Cured?

Answer: Not yet. Alcoholism is a treatable disease, and medication has also become available to help prevent relapse, but a cure has not yet been found. This means that even if an alcoholic has been sober for a long time and has regained health, he or she may relapse and must continue to avoid all alcoholic beverages. (See also Alcoholism: Getting the Facts.)

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