Alcoholism and related conditions
levels of scientific evidence for specific therapies


Natural Standard does not recommend specific therapies or practitioners.


Grade: B (Good Scientific Evidence)
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
Thiamin
Acute alcohol withdrawal
Grade: C (Unclear or Conflicting Scientific Evidence)
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
5-HTP
Alcoholism (withdrawal symptoms)
Astragalus
Smoking cessation
Black pepper
Smoking cessation
Borage seed oil
Alcohol-induced hangover
DHEA
Cocaine withdrawal
Globe artichoke
Alcohol-induced hangover
Goldenseal
Narcotic concealment (urine analysis)
Kudzu
Alcoholism
L-Carnitine
Alcoholism
Melatonin
Benzodiazepine tapering
Modified citrus pectin
Detoxification (toxic excretion)
Nopal
Alcohol-induced hangover
Grade: D (Fair Negative Scientific Evidence)
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
Ginkgo
Cocaine dependence
Traditional or Theoretical Uses which Lack Sufficient Evidence
Therapy Specific therapeutic Use(s)
5-HTP
Delirium tremens (DTs)
Adrenal extract
Alcohol withdrawal
Apple cider vinegar
Detoxification
Betel nut
Alcoholism
Black currant
Alcoholism
Black tea
Toxin/alcohol elimination from the body
Buchu
Hangovers
Burdock
Detoxification
Calamus
Drug addiction (nicotine)
Chamomile
Delirium tremens (DTs)
Chasteberry
Hangovers
Chia
Alcoholism
Chlorophyll
Detoxification
Choline
Alcoholism
Clay
Detoxification
Cleavers
Detoxification (lymphatic system)
Cordyceps
Addiction (opiates)
Corn poppy
Morphine withdrawal
Dandelion
Alcohol withdrawal
Devil's claw
Nicotine poisoning
Essiac
Detoxification
Evening primrose oil
Alcoholism
Fenugreek
Protection against alcohol toxicity
Germanium
Detoxification
Ginger
Alcohol withdrawal
Ginkgo
Alcoholism
Ginseng
Morphine tolerance
Grape seed
Detoxification
Green tea
Alcohol intoxication
Guarana
Cocaine withdrawal
Kava
Addiction
Kudzu
Hangovers
Labrador tea
Hangovers
Lady's slipper
Delirium tremens (the shakes
L-Carnitine
Cocaine withdrawal
Lemongrass
Detoxification
Licorice
Detoxification
Lime
Detoxification
Liver extract
Detoxification
Melatonin
Withdrawal from narcotics
Mugwort
Addiction (opium)
Niacin
Alcohol dependence
Noni
Addictions
Nux vomica
Alcohol abuse
Oleander
Alcoholism
Pantethine
Alcoholism and Parkinson's
Pantothenic acid
Alcoholism
Passion flower
Alcohol withdrawal
Peyote
Alcoholism
Raspberry
Alcohol intoxication (recovery)
Riboflavin
Alcohol dependence
Rosemary
Drug withdrawal (morphine)
Salvia divinorum
Drug abuse (stimulant)
SAMe
Alcoholism
Selenium
Alcoholism
St. John's wort
Alcoholism
Stevia
Alcohol abuse
Taurine
Alcohol dependence
Tree tobacco
Smoking (during healing ceremonies)
Valerian
Hangovers
Vitamin B6
Alcohol intoxication
Wasabi
Detoxification
Watercress
Detoxification
Wheatgrass
Alcohol dependence
Yellow dock
Detoxification
Zinc
Alcoholism


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