A Japanese Asthma Drug May Help Curb Meth and Heroin Addiction

A Japanese Asthma Drug May Help Curb Meth and Heroin Addiction

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A Japanese drug, used for over two decades to treat asthma, might find a new use in the treatment of amphetamine and opioid addiction. There is a desperate need for drugs that reduce cravings in drug addicts, drugs that might function in ways radically …
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Researchers Turn to Lasers, Asthma Drugs to Combat Drug Addiction

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For the millions of people in the world suffering from substance abuse, there is little help for those who want to quit. In the United States, for example, there is only counseling, rehabilitation centers and support programs like Narcotics Anonymous …
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Star Exclusive: A mother's last hope

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“But they're not really dedicated to providing substance abuse treatment services, which is really a shame. Because if those people don't get those … Addicts who don't qualify for prison treatment can attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings or undergo …
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