How Come Medicines Are Needed for Drug Addiction Treatment?
Question by clara ic: How come medicines are needed for drug addiction treatment?
I don’t really get what the medications are for.
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Answer by citlaly a
In a nutshell, medications help a lot in drug addiction treatment. They help in suppressing withdrawal symptoms. Having symptoms of withdrawal is mainly what makes it hard for a patient to quit doing drugs on his own. Thus, medication that will be able to free the person from these symptoms would matter much. Another reason why medicines are needed for addiction treatment is because it brings the patient’s brain functioning back to normal. It also restores the body to its healthy state.
Is It Ever Too Late to Get a Person Help With Drug Addiction?
Question by Stephanie: Is it ever too late to get a person help with drug addiction?
I’m just curious to see what everyone thinks…
My uncle is in his late 50’s and he has been an addict for several years. He seems to have severe psychological problems due to his constant use of crack cocaine. His siblings, who are known to be uneducated about the effects of drug abuse, claim that he is “too far gone.” They don’t believe that anything would be able to help him… Basically, they are giving up. I can see that he is showing signs of chronic paranoia and schizophrenia, but is it ever too late to get a person help with an addiction?
Are There Any Drug Rehabilitation Centers for Cocaine Abuse?
Question by emily: Are there any drug rehabilitation centers for cocaine abuse?
I’m just wondering if there are drug rehabilitations or programs that specializes in cocaine treatment because my cousin is addicted to cocaine. I’m really getting worried about him.
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Answer by ?????Baby Animal?????
yes rehab is for ALL Drug addictions. Including cocaine..
you can call the national hot line for drug addictions and try and get him help..
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How Can I Console Somebody Recovering From Drug Addiction?
Question by Bela: How can I console somebody recovering from drug addiction?
I have a suitemate who is moving out because of her drug addiction. Her mom has been living here for the past week, and it has been quite an emotional experience. There have been many tears, and many prayers. I was not really close with her (my suitemate) until these past few weeks. I really want to write her a letter reassuring her that everything will be okay. Any suggestions?
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Answer by Shay
Reassure her that she is a strong, Beautiful person who can set her mind to and overcome anything 🙂
Why Are Doctors Reluctant to Treat Pain?
Question by hicktowngal: why are doctors reluctant to treat pain?
why are doctors reluctant, at least in my small town, to treat pain. i’ve had a diagnose from a major university that recommend analgesics. nerve damage and degenerative bone disease. is it they are afraid of the demonized opiates and might lose their licenses. i thought doctors went to school to help not cower in fear of the FDA. if you live in eastern oregon and know of a pain specialist please tell.
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Answer by Doctor J
Unfortunately, they do cower in fear of their licensing boards and their local district attorney.
Men Just as Likely to Suffer From Depression as Women, Study Finds
Men Just As Likely to Suffer from Depression as Women, Study Finds
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Depression affects men and women equally, especially when non-traditional symptoms are considered, a new study reported. The latest research accounted for different signs of depression such as risk-taking, drug abuse and aggression. "When men are …
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