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.