Explaining Drug Addiction Relapse Prevention

Published January 31, 2013

Explaining Drug Addiction Relapse Prevention – After an individual receives drug addiction treatment, it is important to have a relapse prevention plan. This plan should encompass the biological, psychological, and social aspects of a patient’s life. With a comprehensive relapse prevention plan in place as well as a team of understanding physicians and therapists, it is possible for an individual to achieve long-term sobriety and a healthy lifestyle. To learn more, please call 1-866-510-9131 to speak with an addiction specialist

FDA panel wants new limits on hydrocodone painkillers

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Federal health advisors want new restrictions on hydrocodone, the highly addictive ingredient found in Vicodin and other widely abused prescription painkillers. The Food and Drug Administration's panel of drug safety specialists voted to subject …
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New hope for addicts

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"Dr. Boyer is an opium treatment specialist and, through an anonymous chat room, asked kratom users how much they used, how often they used and whether they had any withdrawal symptoms," McCurdy said. "That information helped us … Today, nothing is …
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