Vivitrol and Addiction

Vivitrol and Addiction – Dr. Annette Bosworth teaches patients how Vivitrol can help with relapse prevention.

Is 'sex addiction' real or a lame excuse?

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To test the criteria, the researchers interviewed and conducted psychological testing on 207 patients treated at several U.S. mental health clinics. All of the participants were seeking help for out-of-control sexual behavior, a substance abuse …
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Meds a good 'first step' for treating alcoholism

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The drugs, acamprosate (marketed as Campral) and naltrexone (ReVia), are both non-addictive themselves and don't make users sick when mixed with alcohol. So they're a good first option for people struggling with alcohol dependence who are motivated to …
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Elements Behavioral Health Hosts a Series of Professional Workshops on Serial …

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10, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mr. Weiss will lead an "Advanced Training in Sexual Addiction: Treatment and Practice" at the Charity Centre Directory of Social Change. This unique educational opportunity is designed to expand the knowledge …
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