Medical Innovations Abound for the Treatment of Addiction

Published May 1, 2013

Medical Innovations Abound for the Treatment of Addiction
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Naltrexone, in the injectable form of Vivitrol, is a major medical advancement that has become one of the standards of care in the treatment of both opioid dependence and alcohol dependence. Naltrexone is an antagonist or “blocker” at the opiate … Read more on The Pineapple Newspaper

A Japanese Asthma Drug May Help Curb Meth and Heroin Addiction
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Though there are some pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of opioid addiction—mostly replacement therapies like methadone and buprenorphine, or opioid blockers like naltrexone—there's not been a true drug treatment therapy for amphetamine … Read more on Motherboard (blog)

UConn Alcohol Research Center receives five year grant
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… such as heroin, cocaine and marijuana. The ARC addresses a variety of issues, including the nature of addiction, factors that make some individuals susceptible for addiction, and treatment options for recovering addicts. The ARC has also began to … Read more on UConn Daily Campus