How Is Prescription Drug Abuse Treated?

How Is Prescription Drug Abuse Treated? – Prescription drug abuse is far more prevalent than illegal drug abuse. Sharecare addiction expert Mike Dow explains how prescription drug addiction is treated.

In Oklahoma, an alternative to prison for nonviolent women

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"Their trauma started very early in life," she said, adding that "it's very difficult to access substance abuse treatment unless you have money." The foundation has provided key funding for an alternative prison program called Women in Recovery that …
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Letter: Treatment exists to wean off drugs

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It's critically important that those suffering from addiction become aware of treatment, which includes medication to treat withdrawal symptoms and cravings. There are two commonly used drugs to treat opioid addiction: buprenorphine and methadone.
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Center's drug treatment model unique in region

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Don Wright, assistant director of mental health and substance abuse with the North Dakota Department of Human Services, said there are more than 80 treatment centers in the state, including private providers and North Dakota's eight human service centers.
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