An expert in substance abuse research, Dr. Raymond Anton talks about reasons naltrexone, a drug used to treat alcohol dependence, is only effective in some individuals. He also discusses other methods of therapy, noting results of a combined study exploring the effectiveness of both naltrexone and cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Anton concludes this substance abuse podcast by mentioning substance abuse studies going on at MUSC.

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