Which of the following drugs was most recently approved for the treatment of alcoholism because it was shown to reduce the craving for alcohol by alcoholics?

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Naltrexone (ReVia) was approved in 1994 for the treatment of alcoholism due to its ability to reduce the craving for alcohol by blocking the effects of endorphins, which are released during alcohol consumption. The other answer choices are either not approved for alcoholism or do not target alcohol craving specifically.

Which of the Following Drugs Was Most Recently Approved for the Treatment