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How Can Alcoholism And Drug Addiction Be Treated?

My niece is an addict-----mainly alchol ----she has been in rehab numerous times ---she recently was kicked out of another group home because she tested positive for marijuana and adderall. My grandchildren are on adderall for ADHD, why is it safe for them, but she can t stay in her group home and use it?
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Treatment Options

The one that’s right for you depends on your situation and your goals. Many people find that a combination of treatments works best, and you can get them together through a program. Some of these are inpatient or residential programs, where you stay at a treatment center for a while. Others are outpatient programs, where you live at home and go to the center for treatment.

Medications

No medicine can “cure” alcohol use disorder, but some can help as you recover. They can make drinking less enjoyable so you don’t want to do it as much:

Disulfiram (Antabuse) will make you feel sick or throw up if you drink.
Acamprosate (Campral) can help with cravings.
Naltrexone (Revia) blocks the high you get from drinking.
Drugs used for other conditions -- like smoking, pain, or epilepsy -- also may help with alcohol use disorder.
Talk to your doctor (psychiatrist) to see of one of those might be right for you.

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How Can Alcoholism And Drug Addiction Be Treated?

Treatment Options The one that’s right for you depends on your situation and your goals. Many people find that a combination of treatments works best, and you can get them together through a program. Some of these are inpatient or residential programs, where you stay at a treatment center for a while. Others are outpatient programs, where you live at home and go to the center for treatment. Medications No medicine can “cure” alcohol use disorder, but some can help as you recover. They can make drinking less enjoyable so you don’t want to do it as much: Disulfiram (Antabuse) will make you feel sick or throw up if you drink. Acamprosate (Campral) can help with cravings. Naltrexone (Revia) blocks the high you get from drinking. Drugs used for other conditions -- like smoking, pain, or epilepsy -- also may help with alcohol use disorder. Talk to your doctor (psychiatrist) to see of one of those might be right for you. I hope you happy with information kindly rate it. thank you.