Could a painkiller help treat alcoholism? scientists investigate

This study looks at whether a single dose of diclofenac, a common pain reliever, can change a specific brain chemical in people with alcohol use disorder. Twelve adults with mild to severe alcohol use disorder will receive either diclofenac or a placebo in a double-blind fashion. The goal is to see if diclofenac increases kynurenic acid levels, which may help understand how the brain works in addiction. This is an early-stage study focused on learning, not treatment.