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Contingency Management Promising as Drug Addiction Treatment
In case you hadn’t notice, the United States has been in the grip of a long battle with opioids and drug addiction as a whole. The nation has become one of the most challenging in the world to move away from a dependency on prescription drugs, and addiction has become rife across the country. Most…
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What Happens if You Take Drugs While on Suboxone?
If a patient is prescribed Suboxone, it could cause serious health issues if combined with other drugs. What is Suboxone? Suboxone is a brand name for a medication called buprenorphine. It is used to treat opioid addiction and is often part of a recovery program for substance addictions, such as heroin, and is referred to…
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Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Abuse Gets Wide Acceptance
For years now, there has been an increasing desire to fine solutions for treatments of opioid abuse. The problem has become consistently one of the most serious issues in American healthcare and shows no signs of slowing down or abating. In a bid to try and get ahead of the problem, though, healthcare professionals have…
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Professional Football Player Helps Youths with Drug Addiction
Darren Waller was already aware that he was traveling to the world’s most popular tourist destination. He was well aware of the unlimited entertainment options and the vibrant lifestyle of the Strip. However, after spending a few days in Las Vegas, the Raiders football player realized that there was much more to explore in this…
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Mobile Addiction Treatment Services Expand in New York
Five addiction treatment service providers across New York State have been awarded a $972,717 funding by Governor Cuomo to help them acquire mobile addiction treatment vehicles. The funding, which was awarded through the Federal State Opioid Response Grant, will be administered by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Each provider receiving…
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Recovery Capital for Alcohol Addiction
For years, discussions around what we can do to combat alcohol addiction has been going on. While many programs and solutions exist today, funding is often scarce. Given the cost that alcohol addiction has on our society, though, it’s vital that more funding can be accessed so that research, solutions and support can be developed…
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Four Doctors Charged in $41M Opioid Ring
As the US medical industry comes under increasing fire due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many medical practitioners are fighting for the lives of their fellow citizens as well as the future of their entire industry. However, in a time when US medical staff need support and assistance, the news of a federal court case opening…
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Addiction Recovery During Covid-19
As the world adjusts itself to the terrifying reality of COVID-19 and its impact on all of our lives, one major topic that has come into discussion is that of addiction recovery. As has been reported elsewhere, the number of people going for medical admissions and assistance – including for addiction – have plummeted. Going…
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Drug Addiction Treatment Using Psychedelics Examined
For years, the discussion around using psychedelics in the art of drug treatment has been seen as counter-productive. When you have a drug dependency, how can getting high and engaging in mind-altering treatments help you? Well, it turns out, it can help you. A lot. That’s why you should definitely take the time to go…
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Addiction Treatment Access in North Dakota Expands
North Dakota has, for some time, needed a boost in the number of addiction treatment options open to patients. This has been a talking point for some time. However, new laws and rules for the addiction process are going to be coming into place to give service providers and patients greater options than they had…
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Oregon Addiction Advocates Press Governor for Changes
Like many parts of America, addicts in Oregon often feel totally left behind. It’s easy to see why; the rise of addiction due to the opioid crisis has become completely untenable. This is a problem that shows no signs of slowing down, or being stopped by the right sources. This has seen a great many…
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Hidden Stars of the Brain Drug Addiction Treatment
Drug addiction is, for the most part, a major topic in America and across the developed world. A big part of that comes from the fact that the opioid crisis in America is still burning away in the background. However, a recent decision by the University of Minnesota Medical School could finally offer a solution…
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Ketamine Could Help with Alcohol Addiction
For those suffering from a dependency on alcohol, finding a way out of the vicious cycle is very difficult. For most people who are in recovery for alcohol addiction, it’s a years-long battle that takes many attempts to succeed. As anyone with an addiction to drugs or alcohol will tell you, setbacks are a part…
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White House Addiction Treatment Plan
Addiction has become an increasing problem across the globe. Consequently, president Trump’s government recently unveiled an addiction treatment website. In this article, you are going to gain more insights on FindTreatment.gov, which is the latest development for Trump’s administration. What You Need to Know About FindTreatment.gov FindTreatment.gov is a website that enables Americans, particularly those…
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Dr. Herbert Kleber Fought the Good Fight for Addiction Treatment
Do you know the American Psychiatrist who was honored with a Google Doodle? If not, his name was Dr. Herbert Kleber. In this article, you will gain insights about Dr. Herbert Kleber who was one of the proponents of modern addiction treatment. Please keep reading. Who Was Dr. Herbert Kleber? Before his death on 5th…
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Johnson & Johnson Loses Opioid Trial
Johnson & Johnson lost an August2019 case in Oklahoma, with a judgement of around $572 million. This is likely to lead to various follow-up trials, too, with legal settlements also expected in the near future. Further settlements are expected due to the company being held accountable for its part in the U.S. drug opioid crisis.…
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The most commonly abused prescription drugs
For years, the prescription drug problem across the United States has been growing worse and worse. Many people are reliant on these drugs to try and find some kind of pleasure and comfort in life, but it’s not as easy as it might sound. That’s why prescription drug overdose rates are going through the roof.…
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El Chapo $5 Million Heroin Bust – Yes, It’s Still Happening
Even though El Chapo is behind bars, this hasn’t stopped his drug network from making progress. Recently three alleged drug dealers were arrested with a whopping $5 million worth of heroin between them. Some of the packages were even branded “El Chapo”, according to officials. The New York Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Bridget G. Brennan, said:…
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Construction Companies Addressing Drug Addiction in Ranks
For years, the problem with drug addiction in the United States has been growing. From the opioid crisis to a recreational drugs issue that is growing in the background, our country is a nation with some tough questions to ask about how it handles the use and management of drugs. This is no different in…
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CBD Oil may Help limit Anxiety and Cravings for Heroin Users
For many Americans, one of the biggest problems in the country isn’t so much in government. It’s in the streets, the cities, and the homes of America. The opioid crisis has gotten far out of control, and there appears to be little hope of a proper government-led solution being put in place. In spite of…