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Rico Has Alcohol Use Disorder, and Even Though He Sometimes

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Rico has alcohol use disorder, and even though he sometimes tries to quit, he craves alcohol and feels better after drinking it. His doctor has prescribed Naltrexone to help him abstain from alcohol. How does this medication work?


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Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood, controlling basic emotions and drives.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.

Complex Action Planning

The process of formulating, organizing, and executing multifaceted sets of actions towards achieving a specific goal.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem that plays important roles in motor movement, particularly movements of the eye, and in auditory and visual processing.

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