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What is my first step to overcome my drug addiction?
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Detox program: Would recommend an inpatient detox program to do it safely.
Answered 12/14/2016
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Acknowledge problem: People with addiction must first recognize that they have a problem and need help. There are many different treatment modalities that work, including 12 step programs, self-help groups (aa) and cbt/rbt. Sometimes medications, such as antabuse, (disulfiram) naltrexone, and campral, are used to help achieve abstinence. People w/ addiction must learn new coping skills and to avoid relapse triggers.
Answered 4/28/2018
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