Treatment for U.S. Opioid Addicts Often Inadequate, Researchers Say
Treatment for U.S. Opioid Addicts Often Inadequate, Researchers Say
Maintenance treatment with methadone is the dominant form of treatment for opioid dependence throughout most of the developed world. However, detox is still a popular option, particularly in the U.S.. That said, we've known for decades that detox is …
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Marijuana Use Associated With Decreased Symptoms Of Opiate Withdrawal In …
Investigators at the Farber Institute for Neurosciences at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia assessed the use of cannabis in 91 opiate-dependent subjects undergoing methadone maintenance treatment. Researchers found that subjects seeking …
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Use, abuse of Suboxone explodes in Western Pennsylvania
Suboxone, hailed as more effective than methadone in treating opiate dependency, is the first addiction drug the Food and Drug Administration has permitted physicians to dispense from offices. Heroin addiction soared in the 1960s, but its use tapered …
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Melton GPs burn out on methadone stress
Sharp rise: HealthWest's James Dunne says Melton needs more doctors to prescribe methadone. Picture: Darren Howe. MELTON doctors are hesitant … A report released today by the HealthWest partnership reveals that Melton desperately needs more GPs to …
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