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04/12/2017
An electrical stimulation device that is approved for pain is gaining use as a method of easing withdrawal from opioids and facilitating access to longer-term treatment.
An electrical stimulation device that is approved for pain is gaining use as a method of easing withdrawal from opioids and facilitating access to longer-term treatment.
An electrical stimulation device...
04/12/2017
Addiction Professional
04/07/2017
As part of its public health mission, Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publications has introduced a self-guided opioid course that is proving popular among treatment professionals and the public.
As part of its public health mission, Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publications has introduced a self-guided opioid course that is proving popular among treatment professionals and the public.
As part of its public health...
04/07/2017
Addiction Professional
News
04/04/2017
New regulations on opioid prescribing in Ohio arrive at a time when some lawmakers are advocating even stricter limits.
New regulations on opioid prescribing in Ohio arrive at a time when some lawmakers are advocating even stricter limits.
New regulations on opioid...
04/04/2017
Addiction Professional
News
03/20/2017
David Kushner, DO, FACP, has been named medical director at Brightside Clinic, the buprenorphine treatment organization with offices in two Illinois communities.
David Kushner, DO, FACP, has been named medical director at Brightside Clinic, the buprenorphine treatment organization with offices in two Illinois communities.
David Kushner, DO, FACP, has...
03/20/2017
Addiction Professional
03/17/2017
Data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) make a case for significant limits on initial prescriptions of opioids.
Data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) make a case for significant limits on initial prescriptions of opioids.
Data released this week by the...
03/17/2017
Addiction Professional
03/07/2017
Research using a pharmacy database leads to striking findings about the prevalence of other opioid use during and after buprenorphine treatment.
Research using a pharmacy database leads to striking findings about the prevalence of other opioid use during and after buprenorphine treatment.
Research using a pharmacy...
03/07/2017
Addiction Professional
Blog
02/28/2017
Our story last week on the use of marijuana in addiction treatment has generated a lot of reader feedback, with many commenters willing to consider the practice.
Our story last week on the use of marijuana in addiction treatment has generated a lot of reader feedback, with many commenters willing to consider the practice.
Our story last week on the use...
02/28/2017
Addiction Professional
02/21/2017
High Sobriety in West Los Angeles is the latest example of treatment centers using marijuana as part of treatment for addiction to alcohol and other drugs, a highly polarizing practice.
High Sobriety in West Los Angeles is the latest example of treatment centers using marijuana as part of treatment for addiction to alcohol and other drugs, a highly polarizing practice.
High Sobriety in West Los...
02/21/2017
Addiction Professional
News
02/14/2017
New research suggests that opioid-addicted individuals who receive buprenorphine during an emergency medical visit show better treatment engagement for two months following the intervention.
New research suggests that opioid-addicted individuals who receive buprenorphine during an emergency medical visit show better treatment engagement for two months following the intervention.
New research suggests that...
02/14/2017
Addiction Professional
News
02/08/2017
Advocates believe a newly adopted New Jersey law designed to educate youths and their families about the dangers of opioid addiction could add momentum for other opioid-focused legislation.
Advocates believe a newly adopted New Jersey law designed to educate youths and their families about the dangers of opioid addiction could add momentum for other opioid-focused legislation.
Advocates believe a newly...
02/08/2017
Addiction Professional

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