Heroin: Treating Kitsap's addiction | Herald series

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“We've seen a tremendous rise with heroin,” said Karen Augustine, clinical operations manager for the Olalla Guest Lodge, a non-profit substance abuse treatment facility. “I believe much of it starts with old pills of Oxycontin. That seems to be a …
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Anticonvulsant May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction

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In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, topiramate was far more effective than placebo in improving abstinence. It also reduced cravings and improved global functioning. "I think topiramate is really promising for cocaine dependence," first author …
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NH residents brainstorm on mental health, addiction issues

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“There are people with drug addictions, and there are people with mental illness who don't have substance abuse problems,” Kirby said. “But there is a large number of people with both. Psychologists will tell you that you must treat both at the same …
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The Addiction Puzzle, Part 1: An Overdose Lifeline

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Overdose is preventable and we have effective treatments now for HIV and addiction. If we can keep people from dying from overdose long enough for treatment to work, their lives get better.” Drug or alcohol addiction affects nearly 23 million Americans …
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