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A medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective for treating alcohol use disorder, according to a new study. The study presents converging evidence from experiments in mice and rats, as well as a cohort study in humans, suggesting that the medication, spironolactone, may play a role in reducing alcohol drinking.