Do I need medication to keep me sober from alcohol?

After people go through alcohol detox and rehab, are they prescribed medication to help stay sober?

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During the detox process program administrators may prescribe drugs to help ease the client's withdrawal symptoms. It is not a regular practice to issue long term medications after release. The point of going through detox is to get off alcohol, not replace it, and live a sober, healthy life.

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