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Prevention of alcoholism may be attempted by regulating and limiting the sale of alcohol, taxing alcohol to increase its cost, and providing inexpensive treatment.[21] Treatment of alcoholism may take several forms.[9] Due to medical problems that can occur during withdrawal, alcohol detoxification should be carefully controlled.[9] One common method involves the use of benzodiazepine medications, such as diazepam.[9] These can be either given while admitted to a health care institution or occasionally while a person remains in the community with close supervision.[9] Mental illness or other addictions may complicate treatment.[22] After detoxification, group therapy or support groups are used to help keep a person from returning to drinking.[8][23] One commonly used form of support is the group Alcoholics Anonymous.[24] The medications acamprosate, disulfiram or naltrexone may also be used to help prevent further drinking.[10]    

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