NIH chief voices support for Nora Volkow, head of drug addiction research institute

NIH chief voices support for Nora Volkow, head of drug addiction research institute

The director of the National Institutes of Health gave a ringing endorsement to the nation’s top addiction researcher, Nora Volkow, this week in his first public remarks on the drug overdose crisis — a potential signal that her position as leader of the National Institute on Drug Abuse is, at least for now, secure.  Speaking at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville, Tenn., this week, the NIH’s newly installed director, Jay Bhattacharya, to…

Holistic Addiction Treatment: Battling Drug Dependency

When it comes to battling drug dependency, one approach rarely works. This condition requires comprehensive treatment. While some patients focus on medication and group therapy, others venture out to explore other opportunities. Holistic addiction treatment involves taking an all-encompassing approach to overcoming drug addiction. It requires an evaluation of the person’s mental and physical condition and working out a course of treatment that h…