In his new book, The Opiate Cure, Robert T. Cochran Jr., MD, writes that psychiatric illnesses falling in the bipolar spectrum can be managed and even cured by opiates, according to a news release.
Dr. Cochran presents case studies, observations, analysis and correspondences with patients in this book. Although opiates have gotten a bad reputation from increased abuse in the past few years, he says carefully measured administration can be safe and effective.
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Dr. Cochran presents case studies, observations, analysis and correspondences with patients in this book. Although opiates have gotten a bad reputation from increased abuse in the past few years, he says carefully measured administration can be safe and effective.
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