“Are there medicines give to treat drug addiction?”
My son has a drug addiction and we are trying to get him into a rehab. Are there medicines that will be given to get him off the habit?
3 Answers
Well if he is using opioids then we can use Buprenorphine to stop the withdrawal and craving. With other drugs there is often underlying anxiety and depression that can be treated with medication. We also use clonidine and old blood pressure med that does a great job of treating drug withdrawal
Good question! It depends upon which drug he is addicted to. Either way, if he goes into a rehab, they can reduce the symptoms of withdrawal with medications. Good luck to you and your son in his recovery!
Depends on the drug. Medication Assisted Treatment is essential for people addicted to opioids like Norco, oxycodone, or heroin. It consists of LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE with one of three medications: naltrexone (must use the injection called Vivitrol), buprenorphine (common brand is Suboxone), or methadone maintenance in a licensed methadone maintenance facility. Some people benefit from naltrexone for alcoholism. Otherwise not so much.
