Enzymatic Pathway Common to Drugs of Abuse Could Lead to New Treatment Options

Enzymatic pathway common to drugs of abuse could lead to new treatment options

Filed under: drug addiction treatment

The discovery could pave the way for new therapeutic options for treating drug addictions, the researchers claim. "The molecular adaptations induced by ERK include epigenetic regulation that causes a stable response that modifies the structure of DNA, …
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Live Sober Now Offers Customized Treatment Experience Based on Client Needs

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Live Sober Now offers free advising and treatment placement services for individuals who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction as well as their loved ones. At Live Sober Now, the focus lies on each individual client, allowing for a customized …
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Krokodil, Flesh-Eating Drug, Appears In Illinois; Three Women Undergoing …

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Krokodil addiction rates saw dramatic increases in Russia leading up to 2011. Between 2009 and 2011, over 2.5 million addicts sought treatment, and in 2011 alone, as many as 65 million doses of the drug were seized by Russia's Federal Drug Control …
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New court program lends helping hand to parents addicted to drugs

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In addition to providing treatment for mental health and substance abuse needs, River Edge sends a case manager into parents' homes to provide parenting support and offer programs to help participants find work, Gray said. The treatment is geared …
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