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- Treatment and Recovery | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the development of research-based methods that help people to stop using drugs and resume productive lives, also known as being in recovery Can addiction be cured? Like treatment for other chronic diseases such as heart
- Advancing reduction of drug use as an endpoint in addiction treatment . . .
It can pose a barrier to seeking and entering treatment and perpetuate stigma and shame at treatment setbacks By the same token, reduction of substance use has important public health benefits as well as clinical benefits for patients, and recognition of this could greatly advance medication development for treatment of addiction and its symptoms
- Quick Guide - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
WHY A QUICK GUIDE? This Quick Guide was developed to accompany Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment, Number 45 in the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series published by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) This Quick Guide is based entirely on TIP 45 and is designed to meet the needs of the busy
- Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research . . .
Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research-Based Guide Published in 2014, this report offered health professionals and other stakeholders information on principles of effective drug addiction treatment, answers to frequently asked questions, an overview of the drug addiction treatment landscape in the United States, and an outline of evidence-based treatment
- Ketamine | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Ketamine is a chemical compound used as an anesthetic in humans and animals 1,2 It was developed decades ago as a less toxic alternative to the drug phencyclidine (PCP), which was also developed as an anesthetic A ketamine derivative, esketamine (under the brand name Spravato ®), is approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment-resistant depression in adults There
- What are treatments for tobacco dependence? - National Institute on . . .
The prevalence of tobacco use and dependence among adolescents—as well as the neurobiological impact and medical consequences of nicotine exposure—suggest that pediatric primary care settings should deliver tobacco cessation treatments to both youth and parents who use tobacco 169 Current clinical guidance does not recommend medications for adolescent tobacco cessation because of a lack
- Addiction Treatment - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Addiction Treatment In 2021, approximately 43 7 million people aged 12 or older (15 6% of the population) needed substance use treatment in the past year However, only 6 8% of them received substance use treatment at a specialty facility (2021 DT 5 39B) *1 Review these research-based guides for helpful information on addiction treatment
- Methamphetamine | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Methamphetamine is a lab-made (synthetic) stimulant with high addiction potential When sold as shiny bluish-white rocks or crystals, it may be called “crystal meth,” “Tina,” or “ice ” Methamphetamine’s short-term effects typically include feelings of euphoria and increased alertness and energy It can also cause serious negative health effects, including paranoia, anxiety, rapid
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