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A 52-year-old man with long-standing type 2 diabetes and obesity drinks 6-8 standard drinks of beer nightly. He has made multiple unsuccessful attempts to cut down drinking using counselling alone. Liver function tests show mild elevation of gamma-GT but no cirrhosis. According to Australian alcohol treatment guidelines, which pharmacotherapy is most appropriate to assist relapse prevention if no contraindications?