Tag: drug detox
Oral opioid addiction treatments may not be working, study reveals
A Spanish study found that no current oral opioid addiction treatments can claim to be fully effective at treating addiction. The research, published in the...
Managing meth withdrawal and detox, new analysis
Methamphetamine withdrawal comes with life-threatening symptoms and can be extremely challenging to patients and physicians. Samantha Wiendels, an M.A. counseling psychology candidate, sought to understand...
Abstinence and social support crucial to improved quality of life after...
Maintaining abstinence and receiving social support after inpatient drug detox are key factors in improving the quality of life of an individual in recovery,...
New potential for naltrexone in outpatient drug detox
A 2017 study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that an oral, extended-release version of naltrexone was safe, effective, and tolerated by...
Drug detox with follow-up treatment during pregnancy reduces fetal health risks
Many pregnant women fear that the changes they may undergo while detoxing from opioids could cause harm to their unborn babies. However, recent research...
Men more likely than women to receive emergency room referrals to...
Men are nearly twice as likely as women to receive referrals to drug detox programs upon discharge from emergency departments, a recent study found....
Getting through post-acute withdrawal syndrome
Addiction is not just a temporary habit or a hiccup of dependence, it is a chronic brain disorder that develops over an extended period...
Detoxing with Suboxone
Detoxing from opioids can be a harrowing experience. Drugs like Suboxone, a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, are often used during the detox process...
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