Addiction

Heroin addiction drug proposed for problem gamblers

Heroin addiction drug proposed for problem gamblers
Filed under: heroin treatment

TONY EASTLEY: New research says there are promising signs that problem gamblers could be helped by the drug Naltrexone which is used to treat heroin addicts overseas. Guidelines produced by Monash University say gambling addiction should be treated as… Continue reading

Most docs return to work after addiction treatment

Most docs return to work after addiction treatment
Filed under: addiction to alcohol

By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Surgeons and other types of doctors were equally likely to return to medical practice after being treated for drug or alcohol addiction, in a new study. Surgeons were also… Continue reading

Obama: Drug Addiction is a Disease, Not a Crime

Obama: Drug Addiction is a Disease, Not a Crime
Filed under: drug addiction rehabilitation

by Valencia Mohammed According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Obama administration spends more on drug education and treatment than federal law enforcement. (Source: National Drug Control Budget FY11 Enacted) Check out related… Continue reading

Infusion Combo No Help in Meth Addiction

Infusion Combo No Help in Meth Addiction
Filed under: treatment for meth addiction

However, researchers hypothesized that combining those approaches may be efficacious in treating methamphetamine dependence, which is why they combined flumenazil, gabapentin, and hydroxyzine into the single Prometa treatment. …
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New Sunderland centre gives help with beating drink and drug addiction

New Sunderland centre gives help with beating drink and drug addiction
Filed under: alcohol addiction help

Recovering alcoholic Bill Lindsay, who will be helping people with their addiction problems, said: “Being an alcoholic is not a nice place to be. “My addiction has taken me to places that I don't… Continue reading

Alarm at growing addiction problems among professionals

 

Alarm at growing addiction problems among professionals
Filed under: treatment for alcohol addiction

… treatment that is out there for them." Research suggests 15-24% of lawyers will suffer from alcoholism during their careers, while the British Medical Association estimates that one in 15 healthcare professionals will develop an addiction… Continue reading