Addiction Treatment Articles
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- Chronic Pain with Addiction Calls for Structured, Multi-Faceted Treatment
In the U.S., at least 50 million people are in chronic pain daily, leading to expensive hospital visits, serious losses of work time and numerous other expenses that add up to at least $100 billion annually. For patients with chronic pain and an addiction to substances such as opioids or alcohol, recent articles address the delicate balance that must be reached in terms of both pain treatment and addiction management. more...
- Thousands of Pounds of Illegal Drugs Seized in Afghanistan
In Kabul, Afghanistan, troops with the NATO-led force have seized more than 6,000 pounds of illegal drugs. more...
- Inside Afghanistan's Opium Addiction
Afghanistan produces 93 percent of the world's supply of opium, and addiction runs deep in the war-torn nation. more...
- Demerol Addiction
Demerol is popular among abusers for its almost immediate effects, which are felt 10-15 minutes after injection. more...
