Addiction Pharmacology
Addiction
Pharmacology makes the recovery process easier by easing the side effects
and cravings associated with withdrawal. The pharmacology
of most addictive substances is being studied extensively, not just for acute
effects but also the mechanisms that lead to drug seeking and addiction. Some
people continue to take medicine which leads to side effects and causes
addiction. When the drugs are consumed more these drugs can have serious side
effects, including physical dependence and tolerance. Ironically, the opiate
addiction is treated having some addictive properties Many pharmacological
agents began to explore the efficacy of existing alcohol treatments,
and several medications are currently being used in alcohol rehabilitation and
more new medications to help treat alcoholism
have been developed. Science has produced a new anti-addiction IM medication
for the treatment of alcohol dependence which is called VivitrolTM, injected
version of naltrexone which is also recently approved by FDA, thereby
drastically reducing or completely stopping alcohol use for alcoholics
receiving the medication and attending active treatment programs.