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Drug helps methamphetamine addicts

The drug topiramate can help methamphetamine addicts stay clean, according to a recent study.

Topiramate doesn’t eliminate addictions, but was found to reduce the rate of relapse in those who have quit, and the amount of meth taken by those still using.

The researchers hope the findings will allow for further research into topiramate and its effects on the brain and addiction.

Read more at University of Virginia

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