How Do Drugs Affect The Immune System? [Guide]
Drug use weakens the immune system, making it more challenging for the body to fight off infections. This article discusses drugs and how they damage the immune system.
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Contingency Management: Prizes For Staying Sober
In the world of drug addiction, staying sober is a reward. But sometimes physical rewards do not hurt either. That is the basis of contingency management. People in recovery programs get prizes for how long they stay sober. And research says it works. Researchers have found that a rewards system […]
How Successful is Addiction Treatment?
The addiction treatment success rate is low. However, it does not have to be this way. With new treatments coming out every day, as well as new medications, drug rehabilitation success rates are gradually increasing. Of course, addiction treatment is not easy. Anyone who tells you it is easy is […]
What to Do When a Loved One Relapses
Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Patricia Sullivan, MD MPH
What Happens When The Elderly Get Addicted to Opioids?
Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Patricia Sullivan, MD MPH