Epilepsy drug shows promise in treating alcohol dependence
A drug typically used to treat epilepsy may also be effective in treating alcoholism, the results of a clinical trial suggest. Alcohol-dependent patients who took gabapentin, an anticonvulsant medication, were more likely to stop drinking or at least …
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Gabapentin is safe, effective for treating alcohol dependence, study shows
4, 2013 — The generic drug gabapentin, which is already widely prescribed for epilepsy and some kinds of pain, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The finding comes from a 150-patient randomized, placebo-controlled …
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A New Drug Rehab Resource is Helping People in Framingham Beat Addiction
Drug Rehab Framingham also has created a corresponding website to provide teenage addicts as well as their friends and family members with information on teenage drug and alcohol addiction treatment options. Drug rehab centers offer 45-day inpatient …
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Treating Alcohol Dependence: Medication Plus Therapy Leads to Longer …
However, in countries such as Germany and the U.S., medication and individual psychotherapy — either separately or in combination — are rarely used to treat alcohol dependence (AD). A recent study of AD patients who were given a stepped-care approach …
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Long road to substance abuse treatment for NH Medicaid patients will soon be …
Regardless of whether state lawmakers decide this week to make more people eligible for Medicaid, officials have committed to making substance abuse treatment available for the first time to people already in the program. The change means that for the …
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Treating alcohol dependence: Medication plus therapy leads to longer abstinence
However, in countries such as Germany and the U.S., medication and individual psychotherapy – either separately or in combination – are rarely used to treat alcohol dependence (AD). A recent study of AD patients who were given a stepped-care approach …
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ABC's Elizabeth Vargas: 'I am dealing with addiction' to alcohol
(CNN) — ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas has gone public with her decision to enter rehab for alcohol dependence, hoping it will give others "the courage to seek help." "Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction," Vargas said in a statement to …
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ABC Anchor Elizabeth Vargas Enters Rehab For Alcohol Addiction
Admitting you need help takes a lot of courage, so we're very happy that ABC anchor Elizabeth Vargas, 51, has decided to take the steps needed to take control of her alcohol problem. The talented journalist released a statement after fans and …
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ABC's Elizabeth Vargas in Treatment for Alcohol Addiction
(CNN) — ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas has gone public with her decision to enter rehab for alcohol dependence, hoping it will give others “the courage to seek help.” “Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction,” Vargas said in a statement to …
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New acupuncture treatment for addictions introduced
SINGAPORE: Patients diagnosed with addiction disorders can now undergo acupuncture treatment on top of their existing psychiatric and psychological treatments. A new acupuncture clinic has been set up by the National Addictions Management Service …
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State Working Toward Immediate Access For Drug Abuse Treatment
The state of Vermont has been dealing with an increase in the number of people seeking treatment for addiction to prescription drugs and heroin. A new treatment facility opened in South Burlington this fall and another is opening this week in Rutland.
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Alcohol addiction is a progressive disease which can prove fatal without the proper treatment of the core causes. Alcoholism’s symptoms can be quite evident when a person has physical withdrawal symptoms, noticeable cravings, a lack of control when around the substance, becoming physically dependent, and gaining an increased tolerance through frequent usage.

Sometimes will power is not enough to get to the point of recovery from alcohol dependence as there are many personal battles that can become unbearable for the addict. Professional assistance is often necessary to help the addict recover from substance abuse completely and with lasting positive effects.

There are many rehab centers which offer various alcohol addiction treatment programs, including intervention services, detoxification protocols, one on one counseling sessions , therapy, and medication. The initial stages of recovery include alcohol intervention programs during which the core problems of the patient is sought and analyzed. This is followed by the detoxification process which eliminates the most toxic substances from the addict’s body.

Counseling and group therapy are used to help the patient deal with emotional and mental aspects of addiction. Any treatment regiment involves both physical body and psychological side of treatment. The medication stage involves improving the physical health of the patient by prescribing medication.

Alcohol addiction treatment centers employ health and addiction specialists to address the needs of the patient. The rehab center offers in patient programs, individual support, exercise, and clinical facilities for the full care of the individual in order to facilitate a quick recovery. With so many addiction treatments available, the addict should be able to find one cautiously planned to efficiently improve the person’s health physically and psychologically for a more productive and alcohol-free life.

Alcohol addiction is a progressive disease which can prove fatal without the proper treatment of the core causes. Alcoholism’s symptoms can be quite evident when a person has physical withdrawal symptoms, noticeable cravings, a lack of control when around the substance, becoming physically dependent, and gaining an increased tolerance through frequent usage.

Sometimes will power is not enough to get to the point of recovery from alcohol dependence as there are many personal battles that can become unbearable for the addict. Professional assistance is often necessary to help the addict recover from substance abuse completely and with lasting positive effects.

There are many rehab centers which offer various alcohol addiction treatment programs, including intervention services, detoxification protocols, one on one counseling sessions , therapy, and medication. The initial stages of recovery include alcohol intervention programs during which the core problems of the patient is sought and analyzed. This is followed by the detoxification process which eliminates the most toxic substances from the addict’s body.

Counseling and group therapy are used to help the patient deal with emotional and mental aspects of addiction. Any treatment regiment involves both physical body and psychological side of treatment. The medication stage involves improving the physical health of the patient by prescribing medication.

Alcohol addiction treatment centers employ health and addiction specialists to address the needs of the patient. The rehab center offers in patient programs, individual support, exercise, and clinical facilities for the full care of the individual in order to facilitate a quick recovery. With so many addiction treatments available, the addict should be able to find one cautiously planned to efficiently improve the person’s health physically and psychologically for a more productive and alcohol-free life.