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Sir: The introduction of atypical antipsychotics in the early 1990s opened a new era in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorders.¹ Although not officially approved, some of these agents have lately been tried for the adjunctive treatment of substance abuse.^2–5 Several studies suggest that quetiapine may reduce craving in alcohol-dependent individuals.^3,5–7​