The Effects of Mirtazapine Versus Placebo on Alcohol Consumption in Male Alcohol High Consumers

The Effects of Mirtazapine vs Placebo on Alcohol Consumption in Male Alcohol High Consumers; a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to study the effects of 8 weeks of treatment with mirtazapine on alcohol consumption in alcohol high consuming men. This study is a randomized, double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial with parallel group design(N=59).

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-65 years of age
• male sex
• alcohol high consumption
• signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• psychiatric disorders (except nicotine and alcohol dependence)
• severe somatic disorders
• inadequate knowledge of the Swedish language