Psychotherapy and Medical Treatment for Addiction
Naltrexone Naltrexone works by inhibiting the euphoric and sedative effects of heroin, morphine, and codeine. It acts in the body differently from buprenorphine and methadone, which both stimulate …
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The opioid crisis began in the 1990s and shows no signs of stopping or easing up. David Poses could easily have been one of the casualties of this, but instead, we have The Weight of Air: A Story of …
Alcohol consumption was on the rise before the pandemic. Between 1999 and 2017, the number of alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. increased by 100%, reaching more than 70,000 deaths a year. In fact, …
The past year has been highly uncertain for everyone — and has been uniquely difficult for those struggling with substance abuse. While we can glimpse the horizon of a return to normalcy, this doesn't …
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The holidays are about celebration. This is the season for getting together with friends and loved ones and enjoying delicious food and drinks. In America, the consumption of alcohol during the …
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