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With Addiction on the Rise, Harbor Village Detox Makes Substance Abuse

With Addiction on the Rise, Harbor Village Detox Makes Substance Abuse

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

While pop culture has turned drug and alcohol rehabilitation into entertainment with celebrity reality shows such as Dr. Drew, treatment for substance abuse is serious business. With the addiction epidemic on the rise experts agree that the only …
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Drug May Aid in Alcohol Dependence, but Safety Concerns Linger

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"Varenicline does appear to help reduce drinking in alcohol-dependent individuals, at least in some of them," lead investigator Raye Z. Litten, PhD, associate director of the Division of Treatment and Recovery Research, National Institute on Alcohol …
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ADHD Medication Does Not Raise Risk For Drug And Alcohol Abuse

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Taking medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may not lead to increased risk for substance abuse later in life, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The report is based on an analysis of 15 previous studies, including 2 …
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