What are the drugs used for addiction treatment?
Question by blair a: What are the drugs used for addiction treatment?
I am especially interested in those that are used to counter heroin addiction. I do know about methadone, but aside from that, what other drugs are used?
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Answer by colleen_li
The other kinds of medications used for the treatment of heroin addiction are: naltrexone, naloxone (used in cases of overdose), and buprenorphine, among others. Buprenorphine is fairly new, but it seems to be an appealing alternative to methadone since the effect of just a single injection can last for up to 6 weeks. Keep in mind, though, that medications alone won’t be enough treatment for heroin addicts. They also need therapy, counseling, and even rehabilitation.
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Does anyone know of buprenorphine-administering drug rehabs in Walpole, Maine?
Question by amaya ls: Does anyone know of buprenorphine-administering drug rehabs in Walpole, Maine?
My cousin, who lives with us, has gotten herself into bad company. She’s now a heroin addict and we want to get her treated. We want to know more about buprenorphine, as we have heard that this is a more appealing treatment than methadone is. How can we find drug rehabs that are administering buprenorphine treatments to patients?
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Answer by ayana b
The number of patients that can be treated with buprenorphine is limited by law. The links below will be able to help you find drug rehabs, though. It would also be good to take your cousin to a doctor first, so the doctor will be able to assess her situation as well as recommend a treatment program for her and tell you which drug rehab has this kind of treatment program. I really hope your cousin gets treated soon.
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Suspected drug abuse?
Question by cookiefactory4: Suspected drug abuse?
Here’s the things I have picked up on so far…loss of money, can’t remember where it went or what it was spent on…mood swings…sexual disfunction…17-30 lbs weight loss in a month despite regular meals…hearing things that aren’t said…casting blame for everything on others…lying. I suspect it’s drug abuse but I’m not familiar enough with the different kinds of street drugs to know what the symptoms of each are. Any clues as to which drugs have these effects?
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Answer by billy s
Cocaine or meth it sounds like.I’ve done them all and I know the signs.
Answer by mary j
you feel kind of drowsey if yuou use drugs
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Does the government assist/subsidize programs, medication, housing for bipolar disorder? (in Chicago)?
Question by theidiotsdonttellyouwhy: Does the government assist/subsidize programs, medication, housing for bipolar disorder? (in Chicago)?
I am in Chicago, in my 20s, unable to work because of the bad economy though I have a degree. So I can’t afford my bipolar medication. This has led me to relapse. I also don’t have a place to live. Is there a program out there that has free/reduced medication, therapy, housing? Anyone? Any help is appreciated.
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Answer by bluerose
yes the fedral govt provides this, bp disorder is no joke, apply through socialsecurity as soon as possible, you can do it on line, go to the site that has socialsecurity.gov the .gov is the important part, you can go to the ss office and get information on how to apply ,,, dont wait,,, you may get rejected for quite some time, but you will receive retro from the time you apply. in the mean time, go to a hospital, or clinic and see if they can help you get meds through a program from the drug companies. i think wallgreens may even be able to get you the forms for med help from drug companies. or go the the health dept.
when you apply you will recieve a packet that will require you to have ALL medical proof of your medical condition.drs names addresses and phone numbers. get that all ready in the mean time. also social security will provide you with an avocate, to help you through the process. best wishes
although i live in wisconsin, when i applied for help with my prescription meds i went to the county social services they helped me with the “pharmasutical med forms”, i was approved johnney on the spot. i had a form filled in by my doctor, go to wallgreens, or walmart harmacy, im pretty sure they have the forms. otherwise go on line and look for help with meds, free meds
where i live , when i first moved here the hospital had a program that you could bring in your script, most they would fill, welbutrin they said i could only get one refill, check at hospitals, call them and see if any do. the salvation army , or some relisous groups may have programs to assist you.
one more thing, to the right you will see some places for bipolar treatment, they may even be able to assist you. just try to muster the courage to follow through, i have bipolar depression, with out meds ,,, well, life would be … hard to bear to say the LEAST !! again , wishing you well.
Answer by guinnessman2007
You should check into income dependent apartments at your local human services center. Also you should contact the psych where you were or are receiving treatment as they may be able to give you some resources on how to get free medication. I go through a program at my hospital where I get my psych services. These programs are usually done directly through the drug companies themselves and there is a cap on how much income you made in the previous year to qualify.
What medication are you on? I know that wal mart has $ 4 prescriptions for lithium if that would work out for you.
So check out drug companies through the medication that you are on and see what programs they have.
If you decide to go through your county human services center they should be able to get you on a state funded health insurance if Illinois has such a program kind of like what Minnesota has aka mncare. They can also point you in the right direction for affordable housing.
You can email me at [email protected] if you want more detailed information.
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