Tag: medication-assisted treatment

Diazepam for Alcohol Withdrawal

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Diazepam (valium) is a benzodiazepine medication often used to treat alcohol withdrawal. Benzodiazepines like Diazepam are now widely prescribed. They sedate your central nervous system and reduce the dangerous effects of withdrawal after alcohol overuse. Although the original medication used for alcohol detox and withdrawal symptoms was Librium, doctors are now looking at other benzodiazepines to better manage symptoms. This gives a wider […]

Treating Addiction and Withdrawal with Methadone

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Methadone is a synthetic opioid drug. Anyone who’s experiencing addiction or dependence upon opiates can seek methadone treatment. That’s why it’s so important to have a plan for dealing with withdrawals when you’re starting the process of recovery. We’re going to talk about methadone in this article, discussing why it can be effective in treating […]

Drug & Alcohol Cravings

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  What Causes Drug & Alcohol Cravings? One of the biggest concerns facing people struggling with an addiction is how to deal with the cravings. Many would say if you can rid yourself of the craving for alcohol, then you have the solution to your problem. There are several ways to deal with cravings, including […]

Naltrexone

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Naltrexone Treatment for Drug Detox Naltrexone is a drug that blocks the effects of heroin, methadone and other opiates. It can help patients remain abstinent from opiate and alcohol dependence. Given the recent success of the medication, it is no surprise when it comes to Naltrexone UK doctors are increasingly prescribing it for several dependencies. […]