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Drug Abuse Home Care
Home care for drug abuse includes:
  • Learn relaxation techniques.
    • Perform the exercises every day.
  • Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.
  • Participate in recreational activities.
  • Avoid caffeine. Images
  • Avoid alcohol.
  • Join a substance abuse support group:
    • Narcotics anonymous
Additional home care for anxiety due to drug abuse includes:
  • Avoid:
    • Decongestant medications
    • Stimulants
    • Diet pills
  • Stop smoking.
  • Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
  • Avoid food that contains sugar.
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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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