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Massachusetts Innovates Opioid Treatment in Primary Care
Social recovery follows the idea that addiction develops due to one’s environment or social factors such as isolation. This form of treatment works to address all aspects of a person, not just their addiction.
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How to Help a Family Member Dealing with Addiction
Being there for your family member can make the difference between them getting sober or continuing a life of addiction. You can help them by providing support, educating yourself, and being patient.
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What to do When your Daughter is Addicted to Narcotics and Needs Rehab
If your daughter is addicted to narcotics, it’s important that you discuss your concerns with her and do your research before putting her into rehab.
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Is Alternative Opiate Addiction Therapy Right for You?
If you don’t like the idea of taking medication for your opiate addiction recovery, alternatives such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, or aquatic therapy may interest you.
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Why does Social Recovery Work for Opiate Addiction?
Social recovery follows the idea that addiction develops due to one’s environment or social factors such as isolation. This form of treatment works to address all aspects of a person, not just their addiction.
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What is Social Recovery from Opiate Addiction?
It is believed that social isolation can increase one’s risk of developing an addiction. Social recovery works to change a person’s environment, so they no longer feel the need to engage in substance abuse.
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How is Oxycodone Addiction Treated?
After being evaluated by a doctor, someone with oxycodone addiction will likely be treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy.
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How is Hydrocodone Addiction Treated?
After a thorough medical evaluation, someone with a hydrocodone addiction will likely be treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy.
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Are Narcotics All Dangerous Drugs?
Prescription narcotics can be safe and effective if used as directed by a doctor. However, heroin is a narcotic that is never considered safe and has no known medical use.
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Oxycontin: What’s all the Hype and Is it more Dangerous than Oxycodone?
Oxycontin and oxycodone are essentially the same medication, however the way each is prescribed can make a difference in their abuse potential.
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