Vivitrol Lauded as a Powerful Weapon Against Addiction

Vivitrol Lauded As A Powerful Weapon Against Addiction

Filed under: treatment for drug abuse

It was Klonopin. And, you know, I went from there. But Francis found hope when she learned about a new treatment for drug abuse. For the last year, she's been taking Vivitrol. And she says it's saved her life. "This medication is a godsend to me … Read more on WCHS-TV8

Round table discussion focuses on prescription drug abuse

Filed under: treatment for drug abuse

Rahall decided to organize the roundtable after introducing the Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the House companion measure to the Senate bill authored by Rockefeller. The bills would promote both physician and consumer … Read more on West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Research examines interventions in treating African-Americans with substance …

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New research out of the University of Cincinnati reveals a relatively rare look into the success of substance abuse treatment programs for African-Americans. Researchers report that self-motivation could be an important consideration into deciding on … Read more on Medical Xpress