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14 Treatments for Drug Dependence

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Tests

6	Medical Procedures

1	Alternative Procedures

Overview

Drug dependence occurs when you require one or more drugs to function normally. You may have a medical condition, such as high blood pressure or chronic pain, which requires you to take drugs to maintain your quality of life. This might be conside[read article]

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Tests for Drug Dependence

1. Marijuana Test
2. Opioid Screening
3. Urine Amphetamine Test
4. Urine Drug Screening A urine drug test, also known as a urine drug screen or a UDS, is quick and painless. It tests your urine (pee) for the presence of certain illegal drugs and prescr... More
5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
6. Urine Amphetamine Screening Test
7. Drug Abuse Screen
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Medical Procedures for Drug Dependence

1. Detoxification Procedure Detoxification is one of the more widely used treatments and concepts in alternative medicine. It is based on the principle that illnesses can be caused by the accu... More
2. Drug Rehabilitation
3. Individual Psychotherapy The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means. More
4. Family Psychotherapy The joint treatment of two or more members of the same family in order to change unhealthy patterns of communication and interaction. Family therapy is generally in... More
5. Group Psychotherapy Group therapy is a form of psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meet regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the gro... More
6. Methadone Treatment Methadone is classified as an opioid (an analgesic that is used for severe pain). In the United States, methadone is also known as dolophine, methenex and methadose. More
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Alternative Procedures for Drug Dependence What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More \| Efficacy Grade C
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