ADDICTION: NEW ERA OF THERAPY | ||
| Egyptian Society of Clinical Toxicology Journal | ||
| Article 3, Volume 2, Issue 1, June 2014, Pages 35-43 PDF (227.53 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/esctj.2014.62850 | ||
| Author | ||
| Omaima Abdel Hamid* | ||
| Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Drug abuse and addiction represents a major burden to the society. According to National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) the economic costs alone are estimated to exceed half a trillion dollars annually in the United States, including health, losses in productivity, and crime related costs. In Egypt, the 2013 survey of substance use and addiction revealed an increased prevalence when compared to 1996 survey. Untreated substance abuse and addiction adds a significant avoidable costs and major disruptions to the families and communities. However, scientists are now poised to capitalize on recent advances in genetics, neuroscience and developmental biology to create breakthrough treatments that could revolutionize care and reduce associated public health and safety problems. These treatments will help addicts stop abusing drugs and resume their productive lives. Aim: The aim is to provide review of recent literature on the new methods for treatment of addiction, including opiate, cocaine, nicotine; their advantages and disadvantages. Also to highlight areas for researchers interested in this field to build upon their studies. Conclusion: Several new recent lines for treating addiction have been developed including nanotechnology approach, brain stimulation methods, yoga and mindfulness practice, vaccines against drugs of abuse, N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor modulators, acupuncture and hypnotherapy. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Key words: addiction therapy; Nanotechnology; gene silencing; yoga; laser acupuncture; brain stimulation methods | ||
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