Alcohol

Alcohol Conventional drug: Acamprosate Experimental drug: Topiramate This essay is about alcohol dependence which can be treated by acamprosate (a conventional drug). There is a experimental drug (Topiramate ) which is not approved yet to be used for the same condition. So, this essay is going to discuss this topic and the general instructions are below: Abstract In the abstract, half A4-page max (200-400 words), address: -    which aspect of the pathology is targeted by experimental drug -    mechanism of action and effects at cell level to organism level -    reported efficacies, side effects, etc -    your view of current status, critical evaluation of reports, shortcomings, potential Some points should be included in this report: -    the condition, succinctly summarised (setting the scene for the drug) -    mechanism of action, from molecular to organism level, if known -    clinical studies, efficacies -    clinical studies, side-effects -    Substance:  have the required issues been addressed adequately, appropriately? -    Substance:  are there errors in fact? (as far as you can tell) -    Argument:  does the report represent a coherent, flowing story? -    View:  does the author present their own view (based on literature), rather than merely stringing together summaries from the literature?  (irrespective whether you agree or not) -    Argument:  can you identify glaring gaps or flaws in the argument? -    Summary:  does the summary provide a stand-alone representation, summarising the essence of the argument?