ADDICTION TREATMENT METHODS
Medication for Fentanyl Addiction Not Enough Treatment for Addicts
News headlines have been reporting on recent developments regarding an up-and-coming “vaccine” for fentanyl addiction. However, fentanyl addiction cannot be treated with a vaccine, as vaccines are made to inoculate people against communicable illnesses, not treat drug addiction.
Challenges that Addicts Face Seeking Treatment During COVID-19
When addicts try to get off drugs and alcohol, they often find themselves coming up against challenges and difficulties. Getting rid of an addiction is not an easy thing to do. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic is making conditions even more challenging for addicts.
National Panel Urges Changes to Addiction Screening
A surprising headline in an August 13th, 2019 issue of “U.S. News“ reads, “All U.S. Adults Should Be Screened for Illicit Drug Use, National Panel Urges.” That came as a bit of a shock. Such an approach has never been suggested before.
There is No “Magic Pill” to Getting Clean from Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is no small habit, no simple affliction which can be easily remedied. Getting off of drugs and alcohol takes work, effort, time, commitment, and a powerful determination to get better.
How Could Doctors Play Their Role in Reducing the Opioid Epidemic?
Doctors played a decisive role in fueling the opioid epidemic whether they knew it or not.
A Rehab Does More than Just Get Addicts Off of Drugs
Most drug and alcohol rehab centers do more than just get people off the drugs, and if they don't they should. A full rehabilitation process for one’s entire life requires addressing additional factors beyond just getting the individual off the drugs.
