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Can celexa (citalopram) help at all to break substance abuse problems to pills?

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Celebs: Celexa (citalopram) may help treat depression and indirectly help your substance abuse. Work with a team of doctors psychologists friend aa church spirituality. Etc. Don't be alone. There many ways to help.

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Dr. Gregg Albers answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Celexa (citalopram): May people who are addicted to drugs and or alcohol have an emotional or psychiatric problem. Around 50% of those in treatment have dual diagnosis, addiction along with psychiatric diagnoses. It is important, often essential to get treatment for both. Celexa (citalopram) treats depression and can help someone who has depression with an addiction and will usually be beneficial for both.

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