Monday, April 30th, 2012
In order for drug or alcohol addiction treatment to be most effective, certain principles or guidelines must be followed to ensure continued success of those involved. Effective treatment for addiction is guided by the following principles as outlines by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Effective addiction treatment recognizes that addiction is a […]
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Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Treatment for drug or alcohol addiction typically falls into one of two categories: pharmacotherapies or behavioral therapies. Typically, pharmacotherapies are used to treat addiction to alcohol or opioids while behavioral therapies are commonly used to treat all types of drug or alcohol addiction. Pharmacotherapy utilizes medication during the treatment process whereas behavioral therapies utilize a […]
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