ANAHEIM, CA, March 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- BioCorRx Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) (the “Company), a developer and provider of advanced solutions in the treatment of substance abuse disorders, today announced that the Company’s subsidiary, BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals, will exhibit at the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 50th Annual Conference on April 4th through the 7th, at the Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida. ASAM is the leading addiction medicine professional society in the U.S. representing over 4,300 physicians, clinicians and professionals with a focus on addiction and its treatment.
The ASAM conference is widely recognized as the essential primer for physicians and other healthcare professionals who are preparing for a career in addiction medicine, as well as for primary care providers who wish to increase their skills in identifying and managing patients whose medical problems are caused or exacerbated by substance use disorders.
Brady Granier, CEO, President, and Director, stated, “The ASAM Annual Conference is one of the nation’s premiere events showcasing best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in addiction medicine. We are looking forward to attending and educating attendees about our product pipeline which includes our lead pharmaceutical candidate BICX102, a naltrexone implant for the treatment of opioid and alcohol use disorders for which we are seeking FDA approval.”
About BioCorRx
BioCorRx Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) is an addiction treatment company offering a unique approach to the treatment of substance abuse addiction. The BioCorRx® Recovery Program, a non-addictive, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program, consists of two main components. The first component of the program consists of an outpatient implant procedure performed by a licensed physician. The implant delivers the non-addictive medicine, naltrexone, an opioid antagonist that can significantly reduce physical cravings for alcohol and opioids, and can prevent opioid overdose following relapse. The second component of the program developed by BioCorRx Inc. is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program tailored specifically for the treatment of alcoholism and other substance abuse addictions for those receiving long-term naltrexone treatment. The Company also conducts R&D under its controlled subsidiary, BioCorRx Pharmaceuticals. For more information on BICX and product pipeline, visit www.BioCorRx.com.
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