Beeler worried that a failed drug test — even if it was for a medication to treat his addiction (like buprenorphine) — would land him in prison.
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Why Aren't More Doctors Embracing Medication-Assisted Treatment?
A new op-ed suggests that concerns about “branding” may deter many doctors from offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
Emergency Rooms Are Failing Overdose Victims, Study Shows
Fewer than 10% of people who were treated in West Virginia emergency rooms for non-fatal overdose were connected with medication-assisted treatment.
Young People With Opioid Addiction Face Barriers To Treatment
Access to medication-assisted treatment is a major issue for young adults with opioid addiction. Opioid use among minors has drastically increased since the 1990s—parallel to adult use—yet young people with opioid addiction are largely without access to proper treatment. Yale University published a study revealing that nearly 9,000 minors (20 years old and under) in… Continue reading Young People With Opioid Addiction Face Barriers To Treatment
Are Rehab Centers Equipped With Meds To Treat Opioid Use Disorder?
In spite of the availability of opioid addiction medications, many treatment centers have continued to rely only on abstinence programs and talk therapy. A study published in the January issue of Health Affairs found that only 36% of addiction treatment centers in the U.S. carry any of the medications approved for the treatment of opioid… Continue reading Are Rehab Centers Equipped With Meds To Treat Opioid Use Disorder?
Meth Resurgence Highlights The Limits Of Addiction Meds
As the rates of use for methamphetamine and other street drugs rise, providers are realizing the limitations of medication-assisted treatment. Medication-assisted treatment has been heralded as the most effective way to treat opioid use disorder, and the opioid-overdose reversal drug naloxone has been credited with helping to control the rate of fatal overdoses in the… Continue reading Meth Resurgence Highlights The Limits Of Addiction Meds
Grant Provides Medication-Assisted Treatment To Inmates Leaving Jail
Inmates in the treatment program also leave jail with counseling appointments in place and other sobriety supports. The Wisconsin legislature is giving out $1.3 million in grant money that counties around the state will use to provide medication-assisted treatment for inmates who are leaving jails. The grants, administered through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services,… Continue reading Grant Provides Medication-Assisted Treatment To Inmates Leaving Jail
Promising New Treatments for Opioid-Dependent Babies
Compassionate care for the mothers was crucial to positive outcomes for opioid-dependent babies. I gave birth to my daughter in late January of 2014. It was the kind of birth you see in the movies—the contractions started hard and grew closer together within moments. By the time I realized I was in labor, I was… Continue reading Promising New Treatments for Opioid-Dependent Babies
France Approves New Drug To Treat Alcoholism
Some are concerned about the efficacy of the drug as well as its possible side effects. French health authorities have approved the use of a muscle relaxant in the treatment of people addicted to alcohol, despite side effects. ANSM, the national drug agency, cleared Baclofen for alcoholism treatment after a trial period that began in… Continue reading France Approves New Drug To Treat Alcoholism
Exploring The New Opioids Package: What Does The Legislation Cover?
The wide-ranging bipartisan legislation addresses overprescribing, overdose prevention, medication-assisted treatment and more. New legislation intended to aid in the fight against the opioid epidemic was approved by both the House and Senate in early October, and is currently headed for signature by President Donald Trump. The bill, known as the Substance Use Disorder Prevention That Promotes… Continue reading Exploring The New Opioids Package: What Does The Legislation Cover?