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06/08/2015
Positive results from a Phase 3 trial have the developer of a subdermal implant of buprenorphone for opioid addiction optimistic about possible federal approval in 2016.
Positive results from a Phase 3 trial have the developer of a subdermal implant of buprenorphone for opioid addiction optimistic about possible federal approval in 2016.
Positive results from a Phase 3...
06/08/2015
Addiction Professional
06/01/2015
A study has found that opioid-dependent individuals who were allowed to continue on methadone maintenance while in prison were twice as likely to resume with the treatment in the high-risk period immediately after release.
A study has found that opioid-dependent individuals who were allowed to continue on methadone maintenance while in prison were twice as likely to resume with the treatment in the high-risk period immediately after release.
A study has found that...
06/01/2015
Addiction Professional
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05/01/2015
New research indicates that hospital emergency staff can engage in interventions that can launch an effective treatment experience for opioid-dependent patients.
New research indicates that hospital emergency staff can engage in interventions that can launch an effective treatment experience for opioid-dependent patients.
New research indicates that...
05/01/2015
Addiction Professional
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04/28/2015
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study points to gaps in access to the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study points to gaps in access to the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone.
A Centers for Disease Control...
04/28/2015
Addiction Professional
04/13/2015
NIDA director Nora Volkow says the heroin vaccine works exceptionally well in rats and is moving ever closer to human trials.
NIDA director Nora Volkow says the heroin vaccine works exceptionally well in rats and is moving ever closer to human trials.
NIDA director Nora Volkow says...
04/13/2015
Addiction Professional
04/03/2015
A Florida medical detox facility's administrator does not hide his concerns about what he sees with methadone prescribing.
A Florida medical detox facility's administrator does not hide his concerns about what he sees with methadone prescribing.
A Florida medical detox...
04/03/2015
Addiction Professional
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03/26/2015
Newly published research indicates that the medication clonidine can help reduce stress-induced craving in opioid-dependent patients receiving buprenorphine treatment.
Newly published research indicates that the medication clonidine can help reduce stress-induced craving in opioid-dependent patients receiving buprenorphine treatment.
Newly published research...
03/26/2015
Addiction Professional
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03/09/2015
New dosage of sublingual tablets deliver a greater proportion of active ingredient, allowing patients to use a lower strength.
New dosage of sublingual tablets deliver a greater proportion of active ingredient, allowing patients to use a lower strength.
New dosage of sublingual tablets...
03/09/2015
Addiction Professional
03/04/2015
The Legal Action Center has harsh criticism for insurance and justice system practices that restrict access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence.
The Legal Action Center has harsh criticism for insurance and justice system practices that restrict access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence.
The Legal Action Center has...
03/04/2015
Addiction Professional
News
02/27/2015
New research suggests that extending the pre-quit period in which smokers receive an existing medication treatment could improve post-quit abstinence rates.
New research suggests that extending the pre-quit period in which smokers receive an existing medication treatment could improve post-quit abstinence rates.
New research suggests that...
02/27/2015
Addiction Professional

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