Prescription Drug Abuse: Top 10 Things CDC Says You Should Know
Prescription Drug Abuse: Top 10 Things CDC Says You Should Know
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For people who think they have a prescription drug abuse problem, please contact 1-800-662-HELP to find treatment resources. 6. The prescription drug overdose epidemic can be stopped through effective public health interventions. In addition to the …
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Virtual reality worlds could help treat drug addicts learn coping methods to …
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But learning to acclimate is part of addiction treatment too, as addicts try to develop tools that can help them get through real world cues without succumbing to their old habits. A similar process is already weaved into some addiction treatments …
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Teen girls less successful than boys at quitting meth in UCLA pilot research study
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A UCLA-led study of adolescents receiving treatment for methamphetamine dependence has found that girls are more likely to continue using the drug during treatment than boys, suggesting that new approaches are needed for treating meth abuse among …
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New Southern Ohio Addiction Treatment Center opens with state support
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“The agency and Executive Director Joe Gay, PhD, are acknowledged leaders in prevention, education, and treatment efforts related to alcohol and other drug addiction, and specifically medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction,” Hall said …
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