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SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. - PennZone -- Gary S. Monroe, C.D. (Clinical Director) for Accelerated Treatment Systems, in Sherman Oaks, California, recently met with Mike Pavlovich, PharmD, FAPhA, of Westcliff Compounding Pharmacy, in Newport Beach, California, to discuss several promising treatments for Cocaine and Methamphetamine addicts.

The discussion centered around several medications (GABAergic medications, such as baclofen, tiagabine, and topiramate, and the glutamatergic medication, modafinil.  Disulfiram, an old treatment for alcohol dependence, may also have efficacy for cocaine relapse prevention.) that block cocaine euphoria, or reduce cocaine craving and have shown potential to reduce the chances of relapse. Two studies regarding Methamphetamine addiction have shown promising results with the use of Naltrexone, Bupropion, and A118G Polymorphism.

Accelerated Treatment Systems plans on conducting several studies of their own with these treatments.  "We plan to get moving quickly, to bring hope to individuals who suffer from this debilitating issue and bring in the appropriate investment and scientific research," said Mr. Gary S. Monroe.

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About Gary S. Monroe
Gary S. Monroe is an Entrepreneur, an Entertainment Industry veteran, and the Founder of Accelerated Treatment Systems in Sherman Oaks, California, where he serves as Clinical Director.  He has been in recovery for 29 years.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-monroe-lion-62449287

About Mike Pavlovich
Mike Pavlovich, PharmD, FAPhA is a Pharmacist and the President of Westcliff Compounding Pharmacy, a multi-disciplinary pharmaco-medical practice specializing in pain management and pharmaceutical compounding based in Newport Beach, California. Mr. Pavlovich served as a Trustee for the American Pharmacists Association from 2008-2014 and is a graduate of the University of the Pacific.

https://www.westcliffcompounding.com/index.html

About Accelerated Treatment Systems
Accelerated Treatment Systems is a Sherman Oaks, California, based Addiction treatment facility founded by Gary S. Monroe, C.D.

https://acceleratedtreatmentsystems.com/