MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT IN PASADENA
Medication therapy is still a proven, and important method when combating
chemical dependency. Since drug addiction has many dimensions and disrupts
many aspects of an individual’s body and brain, medication can sometimes
be beneficial during addiction treatment.
“Results will show up when you do.”
In some cases, medications are used to comfort patients during detoxification
or protracted withdrawal to assist with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting,
dehydration, anxiety, restlessness, depression and irritability. Other
uses may include reestablishing normal brain function or preventing relapse.