A life of drugs and ‘downtime’
Unrelenting depression and opioid addiction have destroyed Mr. B’s career and marriage. Numerous medications have not improved either condition. What would you try next?
Although members of a 12-step group might harbor an idiosyncratic position on medications or treatment, cooperation with professionals is the program’s mainstream stance. Ideally, combination pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and guidance for optimal use of support groups can provide a stable foundation for recovery from both psychiatric and addictive disorders.
Related resources
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Knowledge Application Program, Treatment Improvement Protocol Series. www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/index.htm.
- Acamprosate • Campral
- Alprazolam • Xanax
- Aripiprazole • Abilify
- Buprenorphine • Subutex
- Buprenorphine/naloxone • Suboxone
- Bupropion • Wellbutrin
- Diphenoxylate/atropine • Lomotil
- Methadone • Dolophine
- Methylphenidate • Ritalin, Concerta
- Mirtazapine • Remeron
- Naltrexone • ReVia, Vivitrol
- Quetiapine • Seroquel
- Sertraline • Zoloft
- Trazodone • Desyrel
- Venlafaxine • Effexor
Dr. Roth is a speaker for Reckitt Benckiser.
Drs. Eiger and Tan report no financial relationship with any company whose products are mentioned in this article or with manufacturers of competing products.
