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Physical and Psychological Opium Withdrawal Symptoms -
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On Opium Addiction & Why ‘Knowing Your Limits’ is Not Enough -
While opium, per se, has a long history of recreational use dating as far back as the 1960s, many of today’s most addictive substances use opium-derived substances as main ingredients. Heroin and prescription pain medications lead the pack as the most commonly abused opium-based substances in existence. Opium drugs rank number one in terms of ...
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Naltrexone as an Opium Addiction Treatment -
Naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, can be used to treat opium addiction just as it can be used to treat addiction to other opioids, both natural and synthetic. Even though the drug is not as well tolerated as other medications, it can be a beneficial treatment for certain individuals. How Does Naltrexone Work to Treat Opium ...
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Am I a Good Candidate for Naltrexone? -
Naltrexone can be a beneficial treatment option for many recovering opiate addicts, however it is not meant for everyone.