cocaine addiction

Weight Loss Drug Topamax May Curb Cocaine Addiction

Published July 27, 2013

Weight Loss Drug Topamax May Curb Cocaine Addiction
Addicts on topiramate, however, versus those on a placebo, were more likely to stay in treatment and abstain from cocaine during the last three weeks of the trial. People with more severe… Continue reading →

Seizure Drug May Be Useful in Cocaine Addiction

Published July 24, 2013

Seizure Drug May Be Useful in Cocaine Addiction
Patients with severe cocaine withdrawal symptoms may respond better to the addition of topiramate to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) than to the addition of placebo, new research suggests. A randomized controlled trial of… Continue reading →

Weight Loss Drug Helps Curb Cocaine Addictions

Published July 18, 2013

Weight Loss Drug Helps Curb Cocaine Addictions
The drug topiramate, typically used to treat epilepsy and more recently weight loss, may also help people addicted to both cocaine and alcohol use less cocaine, particularly heavy users, researchers in the department… Continue reading →

Defense Seeks Doctor’s Records: Attorney Says Cocaine Affected Armus’ Ability to Perceive Truth

Published July 18, 2013

Defense seeks doctor’s records: Attorney says cocaine affected Armus’ ability to perceive truth
RACINE COUNTY — A Racine defense lawyer wants a judge to review confidential counseling and drug treatment records for a Caledonia dermatologist-turned federal drug informant, alleging the… Continue reading →

Antioxidant Promising in Teen Marijuana Dependence

Published July 17, 2013

Antioxidant Promising in Teen Marijuana Dependence
It has also been studied in the treatment of cocaine addiction, and a recent study published in Biological Psychiatry and reported by Medscape Medical News also suggests that NAC may help ease some key… Continue reading →

The Holistic Sanctuary Issues Statement Concerning the New York Times’ Editorial: ‘Painkiller Overdoses in Women’