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High Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why Opiate Addicts Die – Hive Health Media (Blog)
High Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why Opiate Addicts Die – Hive Health Media (blog)
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High Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why Opiate Addicts Die
Hive Health Media (blog) Opiate addicts die from overdose, suicide, disease, violence and from various aspects of withdrawal and drug treatment – most notably opioid replacement therapies and rapid detox. But while this might seem like a modern problem, the only the only thing … |
Rapid detox director has licence taken – The Age
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Rapid detox director has licence taken
The Age THE director of controversial Sydney clinic Psych n Soul, which offered experimental naltrexone treatments and rapid detoxification for heroin and methadone addicts, has had his psychology licence cancelled after damning findings by the NSW … |
Interrogative Suggestibility in Opiate Users.
Interrogative suggestibility in opiate users.
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Addiction. 1996 Sep; 91(9): 1365-73
Murakami A, Edelmann RJ, Davis PE
The present study investigated interrogative suggestibility in opiate users. A group of patients undergoing a methadone detoxification programme in an in-patient drug treatment unit (Detox group, n = 21), and a group of residents who had come off drugs and were no longer suffering from withdrawal syndrome (Rehab group, n = 19) were compared on interrogative suggestibility and various other psychological factors. Significant differences were found between the two groups, with the Detox group having more physical and psychological problems, and a higher total suggestibility score in comparison with the Rehab group. These findings are discussed in relation to the context of police interrogations and the reliability of confessions made by suspects and witnesses dependent on opiates.
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Comparison of Drug Treatment Histories of Single and Multiple Drug Abusers in Detox.
Comparison of drug treatment histories of single and multiple drug abusers in detox.
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Addict Behav. 2001 Mar-Apr; 26(2): 285-8
Greberman SB, Jasinski D
This study was undertaken to determine differences in previous treatment patterns in individuals currently using different numbers of substances. Medical records of 1198 inpatient detoxification (detox) admissions were analyzed. Numbers of past admissions to completed detox, methadone, or other types of drug abuse treatment were totaled and ranked to determine most frequent type. Within gender, treatment histories of single and multiple drug abusers usually do not differ. The one exception is male multiple drug abusers ages 26-30, who show increased admissions. Possible explanations are that men do not seek treatment before developing medical complications of addiction or until external factors influence admission. There were differences in treatment histories between genders in multiple drug abusers only. Before age 30, women reported increased treatment of certain types. Possible explanations are that treatment priority is given to women who are, or may be, pregnant. Also, younger men may not enter or complete treatment. Previous treatment history may influence many behaviors. The results of this study delineate several valuable indicators for assessing past history.
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Profiles of Self-Reported HIV-Risk Behaviors Among Injection Drug Users in Methadone Maintenance Treatment, Detoxification, and Needle Exchange Programs.
Profiles of self-reported HIV-risk behaviors among injection drug users in methadone maintenance treatment, detoxification, and needle exchange programs.
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Public Health Nurs. 2006 Jan-Feb; 23(1): 11-9
Mark HD, Nanda J, Davis-Vogel A, Navaline H, Scotti R, Wickrema R, Metzger D, Sochalski J
Injection drug use has accounted for more than one third of acquired immune deficiency syndrome cases in the United States. The purpose of this study was to compare the demographic characteristics, types, and frequency of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-risk behaviors among injection drug users (IDUs) recruited from a needle exchange program (NEP), methadone maintenance treatment (MMT), and detoxification (detox) program.A cross-sectional, correlational design was used to determine whether the selected HIV-risk behaviors and demographic characteristics of IDUs varied by site of recruitment. SAMPLE AND MEASUREMENTS: Confidential questionnaires were completed by 445 IDUs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Data analysis revealed that HIV sexual and injection-risk behavior varied by recruitment site. Subjects recruited from the NEP were more likely to engage in HIV-risk behaviors than subjects recruited from the MMT or detox sites.Interventions occurring in program and treatment sites need to be sensitive to various demographic characteristics and behaviors if they are to reach those at highest risk of HIV infection. Targeting HIV prevention interventions based upon risk group membership alone (e.g. IDUs) fails to address the distinct risk behaviors and demographic characteristics of enrollees in different programs.
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Opioid Dependence.
Opioid dependence.
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Clin Evid (Online). 2009; 2009:
O’Shea J, Law F, Melichar J
Dependence on opioids is a multifactorial condition involving genetic and psychosocial factors. There are three approaches to treating opioid dependence. Stabilisation is usually by opioid substitution treatments, and aims to ensure that the drug use becomes independent of mental state (such as craving and mood) and independent of circumstances (such as finance and physical location). The next stage is to withdraw (detox) from opioids. The final aim is relapse prevention. METHODS AND OUTCOMES: We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects of drug treatments for stabilisation (maintenance) in people with opioid dependence? What are the effects of drug treatments for withdrawal in people with opioid dependence? What are the effects of drug treatments for relapse prevention in people with opioid dependence? We searched: Medline, Embase, The Cochrane Library, and other important databases up to May 2008 (Clinical Evidence reviews are updated periodically; please check our website for the most up-to-date version of this review). We included harms alerts from relevant organisations such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).We found 23 systematic reviews, RCTs, or observational studies that met our inclusion criteria. We performed a GRADE evaluation of the quality of evidence for interventions.In this systematic review, we present information relating to the effectiveness and safety of the following interventions: buprenorphine; clonidine; lofexidine; methadone; naltrexone; and ultra-rapid withdrawal regimes.
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VIDEO: After Pushback, Bernalillo County Jail Extends Methadone Program – Santa Fe Reporter
VIDEO: After Pushback, Bernalillo County Jail Extends Methadone Program – Santa Fe Reporter
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VIDEO: After Pushback, Bernalillo County Jail Extends Methadone Program
Santa Fe Reporter Marez insists it helped her while she was locked up. Marez doesn't see any reason for administrators to force people already in methadone treatment to endure painful detox protocols. “I've seen people willing to do anything to stop the pain,” Marez … |
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