In cocaine-dependent individuals citicoline increases brain dopamine levels and reduces cravings.

Several times a week inmates received acupuncture treatments to reduce cravings for drugs or alcohol.

It appears to reduce cravings for alcohol by helping balance brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.

This medicine is used to reduce cravings for alcohol, and it might help with anxiety and other problems caused by withdrawal.

It also helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms caused by opiate use.

Buprenorphine/naloxone: The two drugs together reduce cravings and block the pleasure from opiates.

There are pills that help reduce cravings by affecting chemicals in the brain.

It offers a 12-week course of medication that may help reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms.

At least one brand of bupropion (Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects.

The medication bromocriptine can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms within 24 hours.