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Drug could help women quit smoking

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By ABC7
Monday, January 28, 2008

The drug is called naltrexone by manufacturer Alkermes. Naltrexone has already been approved to treat alcoholism and heroin addiction.

Monday's Sun-Times reports that U of C researchers theorize it may also help women smokers. They often have trouble quitting because they fear gaining weight, and because they are more prone to depression than men.

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