Historique
Article de Périodique
Evidence-based treatments of addiction (2008)
Auteur(s) :
O'BRIEN, C. P.
Année
2008
Page(s) :
3277-3286
Sous-type de document :
Revue de la littérature / Literature review
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Thésaurus mots-clés
DONNEE PROBANTE
;
ADDICTION
;
TRAITEMENT
;
SEVRAGE
;
RECHUTE
;
PHARMACOTHERAPIE
;
EFFICACITE
;
CURE DE DESINTOXICATION
;
ANTAGONISTE
;
AGONISTE
;
STIMULANTS
;
VACCINATION
Résumé :
Both pharmacotherapy and behavioural treatment are required to relieve the symptoms of addictive disorders. This paper reviews the evidence for the benefits of pharmacotherapy and discusses mechanisms where possible. Animal models of addiction have led to some medications that are effective in reducing symptoms and improving function but they do not produce a cure. Addiction is a chronic disease that tends to recur when treatment is stopped; thus, long-term treatment is recommended. Both pharmacotherapy and behavioural treatment are required to relieve the symptoms of addictive disorders. This paper reviews the evidence for the benefits of pharmacotherapy and discusses mechanisms where possible. Animal models of addiction have led to some medications that are effective in reducing symptoms and improving function but they do not produce a cure. Addiction is a chronic disease that tends to recur when treatment is stopped; thus, long-term treatment is recommended.
Affiliation :
Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Cote :
A01396