Treatment for cocaine addiction targets relapse
An experimental drug called nepicastat shows promise in helping treat cocaine addiction, based on its ability to stave off relapse-like behavior in animals trained to give themselves cocaine. The National Institute on Drug Abuse is beginning a clinical …
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Drug-addicted doctor entitled to disability insurance benefits
In a controversial and precedent-setting opinion, a federal court found that a doctor who was addicted to a pain medication is entitled to disability insurance benefits because the chance of relapse after treatment is considered a long-term disability …
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