Addiction medicine

Methadone, sold under the brand names Dolophine and Methadose among others, is a potent synthetic opioid used medically to treat chronic pain and opioid use disorder. Prescribed for daily use, the medicine relieves cravings and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal management using methadone can be accomplished in less than a month, or it may be done gradually over a longer period of time, or simply maintained for the rest of the patient's life. While a single dose has a rapid effect, maximum effect can take up to five days of use. After long-term use, in people with normal liver function, ef

psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognitions

technical analysis of a biological specimen to determine the presence or absence of drugs or their metabolites

approach to psychological counseling

method of providing drug users with uninfected equipment

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medical specialty that deals with the treatment of addiction

neural, cognitive, and behavioral effects of physical exercise

study and treatment of addiction with the tools of psychology

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