Withdrawal | Addiction Treatment Strategies

Buprenorphine is a synthetic opioid that is used for pain management and was approved in 2002 to treat opioid dependence.
What are the forms of buprenorphine? Although there are several forms of buprenorphine (including Buprenex®, an injectable liquid used for pain treatment), only Subutex®…

‘Never Again’ The scenario has been played over and over many times. After a particularly damaging or embarrassing binge, the hungover person will make an oath to himself and others to drink “never again” and quite often is sincere about quitting. But with the onset of…

Buprenorphine is a synthetic opioid that is used for pain management and was approved in 2002 to treat opioid dependence. This issue of the CESAR FAX answers frequently asked questions about buprenorphine. Future issues will provide more detailed information on buprenorphine retail…

Risk Factors for Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
Genetics, environment, and personality all contribute to your risk for alcoholism and drug addiction. There are many warning signs of addiction, including complaints from friends and family about your behavior.
By Hedy Marks, MPH
Medically…

The signs and symptoms of acute alcohol abstinence syndrome generally begin 6 to 24 hours after the patient takes his or her last drink

Principles of Effective Treatment

The definition of ‘addiction’ is closely examined
By WILLIAM VAN OST
COLUMNIST
Dear Readers:
Over the past few years, I have repeatedly labeled alcoholism, as well as addiction to any other drugs, a “disease” process.
In today’s column, I’m going to try to clarify…

Training the brain to think ahead in addiction
ScienceDaily (2011-01-27) — The growing numbers of new cases of substance abuse disorders are perplexing. After all, the course of drug addiction so often ends badly. The negative consequences of drug abuse appear regularly on TV, from…

‘Never Again’ The scenario has been played over and over many times. After a particularly damaging or embarrassing binge, the hungover person will make an oath to himself and others to drink “never again” and quite often is sincere about quitting. But with the onset…

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Drug abuse first aid
Definition of Drug abuse first aid:
Drug abuse is the misuse or overuse of any medication or drug, including alcohol. This article discusses first aid for drug overdose and…