Drug Abuse

Drug rehabilitation is a term for the process of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, cocaine, heroin etc. People who have both a mental or emotional disorder and a drug or alcohol addiction are said to have a dual diagnosis disorder. Dual diagnosis disorder is a common and its also need to be treatable. It has been long known that people with severe mental illness have an drug addiction. It is proven that more than fifty percent of drug and alcohol have mental illness.

 

Of great practical importance, it is very advisable to take up the treatment for mental illness. Typical results are shown that Drug users often have many serious physical and psychological problems that can be dangerous to themselves or others if not properly cared for.

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We are honored that south coast recovery is the strongest place available today to build a solid foundation in recovery and consistently recognized as one of the leading rehabilitation facilities in the country. With an experienced professional staff trained in treating addiction and emotional and mental disorders. At south coast recovery, we treat both the psychiatric and emotional disorders that trigger addictions as well as addiction itself with an innovative treatment program that integrates cutting edge holistic and clinical care merged with education, therapeutic support, gentle meditative exercise, group support, healthy lifestyle and much more.

 

Some components of effective dual diagnosis treatment programs include the following:

v  Psychological evaluation for dual diagnosis of problems such as depression and anxiety, which may be underlying causes of abuse

v  Medically-supervised, social model and holistic detox options

v  Individual counseling

v  Individual psychological treatment

v  Continued physical care throughout recovery

v  Drug addiction education

v  Anger management

v  Health  and wellness education.

At our drug rehab center, we can help drug abusers overcome their unique challenges to recovery. Our knowledgeable staff cares for these clients in a safe, structured environment.

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Drug Addiction: Developing Drugs to End Cocaine Addiction

Emory’s David Weinshenker, PhD, describes research into drugs that can be used to assist in ending cocaine addiction, in particular preventing relapses. Background Disulfiram has been used as a means to fight alcohol addiction; after taking the drug, people who drink had a bad reaction, worse than any hangover, and thus develop an aversion to alcohol. Scientists are now working on a similar drug for the treatment of cocaine addiction. Originally tests were done using disulfiram but now research is moving towards drugs like nepicastat that target only dopamine beta-hydroxylase (DBH). Discussing this research is David Weinshenker, PhD, a Associate Professor of Human Genetics at the Emory University School of Medicine. Related Links Experimental Treatments for Cocaine Addiction May Prevent Relapse shared.web.emory.edu Profile: David Weinshenker genetics.emory.edu Emory Department of Human Genetics genetics.emory.edu
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