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06/15/2017
Mary Jeanne Kreek, MD, whose research helped lead to the development of methadone maintenance treatment, will receive a lifetime achievement award from Faces & Voices of Recovery next month.
Mary Jeanne Kreek, MD, whose research helped lead to the development of methadone maintenance treatment, will receive a lifetime achievement award from Faces & Voices of Recovery next month.
Mary Jeanne Kreek, MD, whose...
06/15/2017
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06/12/2017
Proove Biosciences, which markets technology designed to predict a patient's response to opioid dependence medications and other drugs, has had its office headquarters raided in an apparent healthcare fraud probe.
Proove Biosciences, which markets technology designed to predict a patient's response to opioid dependence medications and other drugs, has had its office headquarters raided in an apparent healthcare fraud probe.
Proove Biosciences, which...
06/12/2017
Addiction Professional
06/12/2017
According to SAMHSA’s latest Behavioral Health Barometer, between 2011 and 2015, methadone use increased by 16%, and use of buprenorphine more than doubled.
According to SAMHSA’s latest Behavioral Health Barometer, between 2011 and 2015, methadone use increased by 16%, and use of buprenorphine more than doubled.
According to SAMHSA’s latest...
06/12/2017
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06/08/2017
A final approved product is still years away, but ongoing research exploring the link between stress and addiction could result in a long-awaited medication treatment for cocaine dependence.
A final approved product is still years away, but ongoing research exploring the link between stress and addiction could result in a long-awaited medication treatment for cocaine dependence.
A final approved product is...
06/08/2017
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06/02/2017
A new standing order from Baltimore Health Commissioner Leana Wen, following the lead of newly adopted legislation, essentially results in over-the-counter access to the opioid overdose reversal drug.
A new standing order from Baltimore Health Commissioner Leana Wen, following the lead of newly adopted legislation, essentially results in over-the-counter access to the opioid overdose reversal drug.
A new standing order from...
06/02/2017
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05/15/2017
Newspaper comments from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price that seemed to question the legitimacy of methadone and buprenorphine generated a strong rebuke from addiction specialists.
Newspaper comments from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price that seemed to question the legitimacy of methadone and buprenorphine generated a strong rebuke from addiction specialists.
Newspaper comments from Health...
05/15/2017
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05/04/2017
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a revised indication for Bunavail to include induction to opioid dependence treatment.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a revised indication for Bunavail to include induction to opioid dependence treatment.
The Food and Drug Administration...
05/04/2017
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04/21/2017
A research review published in the British Journal of Pharmacology suggests the neuropeptide oxytocin, administered as an intranasal spray, could be effective in the treatment of opioid addiction and comorbid mood disorders.
A research review published in the British Journal of Pharmacology suggests the neuropeptide oxytocin, administered as an intranasal spray, could be effective in the treatment of opioid addiction and comorbid mood disorders.
A research review published in...
04/21/2017
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04/19/2017
Newt Gingrich and Patrick Kennedy have at least one thing in common: an absolute reverence for brain research that can inform solutions to the opioid crisis.
Newt Gingrich and Patrick Kennedy have at least one thing in common: an absolute reverence for brain research that can inform solutions to the opioid crisis.
Newt Gingrich and Patrick...
04/19/2017
Addiction Professional
04/17/2017
Small counties in California are reducing improper opioid prescribing and expanding addiction treatment through the efforts of groups that include an insurer and a major foundation.
Small counties in California are reducing improper opioid prescribing and expanding addiction treatment through the efforts of groups that include an insurer and a major foundation.
Small counties in California are...
04/17/2017
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