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• New medication could improve opiate addiction treatment

  Individuals who struggle with opiate addiction may soon have a new treatment option. A team of Norwegian researchers is reporting that the non-addictive medication naltrexone may be effective at blocking cravings for heroin and other opiates. more...

• Communities battle rising rates of opiate addiction

  In the early part of the new century, public health authorities reported decreases in the number of people using drugs like heroin, morphine and prescription painkillers. more...

• Opiate replacement therapy may increase addicts' chances of overcoming drug use

  Providing heroin and prescription painkiller addicts with opiate replacement therapy may be one of the most effective substance abuse treatment programs, as a recent study found that it can reduce the addicts' chances of dying by up to 85 percent. more...

• New treatment option may reduce relapses among opioid addicts

  Along with substance abuse treatment, certain medications may significantly increase an individual's ability to eliminate their addiction. The FDA recently approved one new drug, which officials believe will help decrease the chances of relapse in opioid addicts. more...

• Addiction treatment medication may help children born with chemical dependency

  Children who are born to parents who use drugs risk many problems. They often go through severe withdrawal symptoms immediately following birth and are more likely develop addictions later in life that require substance abuse treatment. more...

• Survey reveals misconceptions among doctors about prescription drug abuse

  Despite escalating levels of prescription drug abuse, a recently released survey has found that many doctors are unaware of the problem, which may be contributing to the rise in opioid misuse and addiction. more...