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Medication used for treatment, recovery

Meghan Costa Danielle Nick

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drug-assisted recovery has proved to be very effective for people seeking sobriety from opiate addiction. Drugs such as Suboxone, Methadone, and Vivitrol help addicts by eliminating the ability to get high on opiates and curbing their craving. These drugs combined with psycho and behavioral therapy can help people achieve long-term recovery.

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