Drug Addiction

    • Buprenorphine and Naloxone have been shown to be effective in treating Opiod addictionWashington Post: Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens (November 4, 2008)
    • Addictive potency varies with each substance
    • Physical addiction usually occurs after repeated use of a drug
    • Drug addiction is a brain disease
    • Drug use stimulates dopamine and serotonin
    • Treatment varies depending on the type of drug
    • Withdrawal varies depending on the type of drug
    • Difficult but not impossible to cure
    • Detoxification helps patients overcome addiction
  • Drug Addiction occurs from the use of drugs and can be a psychological and or physical addiction. Repeated use of illegal drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, prescription drugs and over the counter drugs can lead to an addiction.
  • Medication Therapy

    A new study has shown that an extended prescription of medication is a key to helping people overcome their addictions and reduce the chance of them using drugs again.Washington Post: Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens (November 4, 2008)
  • Disclaimer

    The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor for more information on Drug Addiction.

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