Anti-smoking medication shows promise for treating alcohol dependence
A smoking-cessation medication may be a viable option for the treatment of alcohol dependence, according to a study by scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The study found that varenicline (marketed under the name Chantix), approved in 2006 …
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Customized Recovery Programs at Alcohol Rehab Centers in Florida Announced
“There comes a time when prevention is no longer an option for the person who has already developed a dependency on alcohol,” she begins. She explains that when working with a new client, “it's time to look ahead and say, 'OK, this is where you are …
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I'd like to see much more thoughtful spending for drug and alcohol programs in this country – and a society that supports and educates rather than one that punishes and incarcerates. September 23, 2008 at 10:30 pm. (11) Ray says: Look at all of the …
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