Innovative Program for Stimulant Addiction and Sexual Disorders Opens at …
Innovative Program for Stimulant Addiction and Sexual Disorders Opens at …
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Innovative Program for Stimulant Addiction and Sexual Disorders Opens at Promises Malibu. On January 21, 2013, Promises Treatment Centers will launch the first specialized treatment program for men struggling with the fusion of stimulant drug use and … Read more on MarketWatch (press release)
Treatment for cocaine addiction targets relapse
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Cocaine addiction research has generally focused more on dopamine, because it plays a large role in the feelings of pleasure produced by natural rewards such as food or sex and is "hijacked" by drugs of abuse. Norepinephrine similarly has roles in … Read more on Medical Xpress
LA County calls for action to tackle prescription drug abuse
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In spite of their central role, "most health care providers receive very little training and education on substance use disorders and addiction, and are poorly equipped" to fight prescription abuse, the report said. The Health Department argued that … Read more on 89.3 KPCC