Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The Truth About Prescription Medication Addiction

Published June 19, 2013

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The truth about prescription medication addiction

Filed under: after effects of drug abuse

Almost half of those addicted to painkillers – 49% – were able to reduce their drug abuse when taking Suboxone for at least 12 weeks. The drug … In the study, patients receiving intensive addiction counseling did no better than those who didn't … Read more on CNN (blog)

Drug expert speaks on policies, legalization

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Kilmer is also currently working with the state of Washington to help legislators there understand the implications of marijuana legalization options. RAND has been in existence for about 60 years, Kilmer said, but in the 1980s its drug policy research … Read more on The Almanac

Dubai centre to fill gap in addiction recovery

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DUBAI // A new government drug-rehabilitation centre will offer follow-up services to recovering addicts to help prevent relapses. The centre in Al Khawaneej, called Ownak, is to be run by the Community Development Authority (CDA) and will fill a gap … Read more on The National