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Marijuana Dependence Learning Center

Treatment options for individuals with cannabis-related disorders are identical to those available for people with alcohol and other substance abuse disorders. The goal of treatment is abstinence. Treatment approaches range from in-patient hospita...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Substance abuse is a maladaptive pattern of alcohol or other drug use that causes social, physical, legal, vocational, or educational distress or impairment. In addition to those trained specifically as substance abuse counselors, mental health an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Detoxification is a process in which the body is allowed to free itself of a drug. During this period, the symptoms of withdrawal are also treated. Detoxification is the primary step in any drug treatment program, and is used as the initial phase ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
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