Can alcoholism or alcohol dependence be cured?
Unfortunately, not yet. Although the symptoms of this disease can be treated, and medication is available that can help prevent relapses, a cure has not yet been discovered. This means that even someone who has been sober for years and has regained good health is still vulnerable to relapse, and must continue to avoid alcoholic beverages. However, there are many individuals who were once alcohol dependent who have sustained recovery for a lifetime.
