Treating Alcohol Dependence: Medication Plus Therapy Leads to Longer …
However, in countries such as Germany and the U.S., medication and individual psychotherapy — either separately or in combination — are rarely used to treat alcohol dependence (AD). A recent study of AD patients who were given a stepped-care approach …
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Elizabeth Vargas Leaves Rehab After Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
Elizabeth Vargas, 51, has left rehab after treatment for alcohol abuse. The co-anchor for the ABC news series “20/20” with David Muir had entered rehab in October, but it wasn't until earlier this month, after viewers began noticing her absence from …
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Finding drug-free techniques to treat chronic pain
Last month, the US Food and Drug Administration put new warnings on extended-release opiates, such as OxyContin and Opana ER, to make clear that they should be used only as a last-resort treatment for those in severe continuous pain; that's because of …
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Potential New Drug for Some Patients With Treatment-Resistant Lung Cancer
Oct. 20, 2013 — The investigational drug AZD9291, a third-generation EGFR inhibitor, showed promise in preclinical studies and provides hope for patients with advanced lung cancers that have become resistant to existing EGFR inhibitors, according to …
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Shutdown delays experimental treatment for Cape patient
His Dana-Farber oncologist recommended that he try cabozantinib, a drug approved for thyroid cancer but still experimental to treat other cancers. But before he could get the drug, the hospital had to launch a clinical trial, because no other patients …
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Inhalant Addiction Treatment and Inhalant Rehab Announced by Recovery …
Overusing an inhalant of any type could be identified as substance abuse. This is … Their addiction treatment experience has shown that anyone is capable of achieving lasting recovery and physical, mental and spiritual freedom from the disease of …
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Ritalin Shows Promise in Treating Addiction
June 27, 2013 — A single dose of a commonly-prescribed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug helps improve brain function in cocaine addiction, according to an imaging study conducted by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at …
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Florida House Experience Embraces New Video Production to Show How …
We are excited to be able to share this information with the public in the South Florida area, but more importantly we are ready to help treat the individuals who are affected by the disease of addiction in our community. Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB …
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Treating addicts with medicine, respect
The duration and type of treatment for opiate addiction should be determined by the patient's history and the severity of the drug addiction, not by arbitrary limits set in law. We've had enough of uninformed debates about whether it's right to treat …
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Ritalin Shows Promise in Treating Addiction
Similar to cocaine, methylphenidate increases dopamine (and norepinephrine) activity in the brain, but, administered orally, takes longer to reach peak effect, consistent with a lower potential for abuse. By extending dopamine's action, the drug …
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Number of drug addicts seeking treatment grows
The centre offers services to help Emiratis combat addiction, and educates the community about the risks of drug abuse. “Last year [2012], we saw nearly 960 patients at the centre for addiction treatment and rehabilitation. In the first half of 2013 …
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Lancaster County adds 000 to drug-and-alcohol treatment budget
Chester County was able to create an addiction treatment program and Tioga County was able to improve mental health and drug and alcohol awareness as well as increase funding for respite programs, she said. The department is proposing expanding the …
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Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain
Furthermore, in treatment programs for alcoholism, the issue of smoking may be largely ignored. This study provides evidence of greater cognitive difficulties in alcoholics who also smoke, which could offer important insights for treatment programs …
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Into Action Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center is Now Offering Fitness …
Into Action Treatment has recently started a morning exercise program for their clients and this addition will only help improve their clients' lives in recovery. Andrey Rossin is the founder of alcohol and drug rehab facility and he had this to say …
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Drug therapy offers high cure rate for 2 hepatitis C subtypes – Science Daily
The drug, called sofosbuvir, offers more effective treatment for most patients studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial who had no other treatment options, report researchers in The New England Journal of Medicine. After three months of combined therapy …
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SOBA Recovery Center Announces New Holistic Addiction Treatment – PRWeb
SOBA Recovery Center announces their new holistic drug and alcohol treatment options for those suffering from addiction. SOBA Recovery Center (SRC) over the course of ten years has helped thousands of addicts and alcoholics achieve sobriety through …
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Provincial drug plans adding new lymphoma treatment is good news for patients …
However, the organization says more must be done to speed up the coverage by provincial drug plans for a host of promising new treatment options. In April, Treanda® (bendamustine) was listed on provincial formularies in western provinces, and is …
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