Methadone Treatment: Therapy Prevents HIV Among Drug Users – Jakarta Post
Therapy prevents HIV among drug users – Jakarta Post
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Therapy prevents HIV among drug users
Jakarta Post Kevin is one of 49 inmates at the Cipinang Narcotics Prison in Cipinang, East Jakarta, who currently participates in the Methadone Therapy Program (PTRM). Overall, there are 2792 prisoners held in the prison. Since the PTRM program was established in … |
The 5 Most Controversial Addiction Treatments – PsychCentral.com (blog)
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The 5 Most Controversial Addiction Treatments
PsychCentral.com (blog) Maintenance therapy, or using Suboxone or methadone for months or years on end, is another source of controversy. Suboxone is revolutionary as an aid in short-term detox but should not be considered a long-term therapy except in the most severe cases. |
Stoddard Avenue won’t be methadone clinic site – Berkshire Eagle
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Stoddard Avenue won't be methadone clinic site
Berkshire Eagle PITTSFIELD — Morningside residents have apparently won their battle to keep a proposed methadone clinic out of their neighborhood. Mayor Daniel L. Bianchi said Tuesday night the planned drug treatment facility won't be at 15-17 Stoddard Ave. Plans for methadone clinic scrapped |
Doctors encouraged to use methadone treatment – CBC.ca
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Doctors encouraged to use methadone treatment
CBC.ca Doctors in Nova Scotia are being encouraged to take on patients who are addicted to opiates because there aren't enough physicians to meet the demand for methadone treatment. Clinic lauds new handbook for methadone treatment Nova Scotia Doctors Handed Over Guides to Treat Opioid Addiction |
Treating methadone stigma
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METHADONE use is rising in the ACT community, but Health Alcohol and Drug Services are challenging the stigma attached to it and are urging the community to recognise drug dependency as a mental illness. ACT Health currently treats about 900 patients …
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Take-home methadone maintenance treatment associated with decreased …
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A recent study conducted by researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) shows that patients receiving 'take home' methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) were less likely to be admitted to the hospital as compared to those not receiving take home doses.
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