PTSD and Substance Abuse: Part II Treatment Options

Published October 23, 2012

PTSD and Substance Abuse: Part II Treatment Options – Dr. Robyn Walser, of the National Center for PTSD at the Palo Alto VA Medical System examines the often dual diagnoses of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse in Veterans. Take an in-depth look at the importance of the therapeutic relationship with such veterans and the various treatment options. Series: Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, Families and Care Providers [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 17611]

Could diabetes drug help treat those suffering from addiction?

Filed under: drug abuse treatment options

Researchers in Nashville announced Tuesday that a drug currently used to treat type 2 diabetes could be just as effective in treating addiction to drugs, including cocaine. The study was conducted at Vanderbilt, located just 100 miles north of Huntsville.
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