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French Doctor Writes About How He Believes a Muscle Relaxant Could Cure Alcoholism

Dr. Olivier Ameisen, a French cardiologist, made international headlines with his claim that a muscle relaxant cured his alcoholism. In his new memoir, "The End of My Addiction," Ameisen offers insight into his personal story and puts out a call to action to research the drug he believes ended his alcohol dependency. Read an excerpt of his book below. Note To The Reader In the depths of a desperate struggle with alcoholism, I found a medicine, baclofen, that both freed me of all craving for... Full Story
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