Reality TV star discusses recovery from addiction

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But that medication is just one option for treating opioid addiction. Methadone is a long-used and effective medication — although it is only available through specialty clinics, while Suboxone can be prescribed by a doctor. Naltrexone is another drug …
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Despite Trends, Marijuana Use Remains a Cause for Concern

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“We maintain the position that marijuana use is not safe and can lead someone to use of other addictive drugs,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “Especially for individuals who have dealt with trauma and have not yet …
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Science of addiction: My first thought was, 'Man where do I get some more of …

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Addiction is treated like a disease now, but it has not always been that way. For a long time, people who were addicted to drugs were considered to be morally flawed or lacking in willpower, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA …
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