“What are some solutions for drug addiction?”

That’s an excellent question! There are a multitude of ways you can help your friend with drug addiction. The most important thing is for you to be supportive. Everybody responds differently to 12 step programs, medication management, therapy, etc. Would probably be best if you just helped your friend by taking her/him to a consultation with an addiction medicine doctor or an addiction psychiatrist. This could introduce him or her to what might be most aligned with your friends wishes, in addition to the most effective approach based on the specific situation.

Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.

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