Best treatments for alcoholism
3 products may treat alcoholism, spanning FDA drug classes such as opioid antagonist, serotonin reuptake inhibitor, aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is vivitrol. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 drugs we list for alcoholism, 2 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as opioid antagonist, serotonin reuptake inhibitor, aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for alcoholism — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for alcoholism: 1. Vivitrol · 2. Citalopram Hydrobromide · 3. Disulfiram
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Kit | Opioid Antagonist | Generic | $36 | View → | |
| 2 | 68/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor | Generic | $52 | View → |
Full ranking · 3 treatments
vivitrol
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Vivitrol (Naltrexone) is an opioid antagonist used to treat Alcoholism, Opioid-Related Disorders, Drug Overdose.
Pharmacy pays
~$36.35 /30
citalopram hydrobromide
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Citalopram Hydrobromide is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Alcoholism, Dementia, Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies.
disulfiram
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Disulfiram is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor used to treat Alcoholism.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$48.70/30· 2 formsFrequently asked
- What treats alcoholism?
- Our catalog lists 3 products that may treat alcoholism, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is vivitrol.
- What is the best-rated treatment for alcoholism?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — vivitrol ranks highest among the products we list for alcoholism. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat alcoholism?
- Treatments for alcoholism span FDA drug classes including opioid antagonist, serotonin reuptake inhibitor, aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.