Posts Tagged ‘methadone maintenance treatment’

Methadone Maintenance Treatment Versus Methadone Maintenance Treatment Plus Auricular Acupuncture: Impacts on Patient Satisfaction and Coping Mechanism.

J Pharm Pract. 2013 Jun 13;
Lua PL, Talib NS, Ismail Z

This study intended to (1) describe the baseline patient satisfaction level and preferred coping strategies and (2) assess patient satisfaction and coping mechanisms pre- and postintervention. Patients on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in Terengganu, Malaysia, were randomized into either MMT or MMT plus auricular acupuncture (MMT + AA) groups. All received the standard MMT, while participants on MMT + AA underwent concurrent AA session thrice weekly for 2 months (each session = 30 minutes). Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 16.0, employing descriptive and nonparametric statistics. Participations were received from 97 eligible male patients (median age = 36.0 years; Malay = 97.9%). After screening for dropouts, only 69 patients were considered for subsequent analysis (MMT = 40; MMT + AA = 29). At preintervention, both groups did not differ significantly in the parameters investigated. During postintervention, no significant difference was detected for satisfaction level but coping-wise, substance use was significantly and frequently adopted by MMT + AA patients compared to MMT respondents (P < .05). On separate analysis, those who received MMT alone adopted active coping, venting, and self-blame significantly more frequently postintervention (P < .05). Nevertheless, no significant difference for coping styles of MMT + AA patients was exhibited over time (P >.05). The addition of AA therapy into the standard MMT treatment did not seem to influence patient satisfaction and their coping ways.
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Changes in the Characteristics and Levels of Comorbidity Among New Patients Into Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program in British Columbia During Its Expansion Period From 1998-2006.

Subst Use Misuse. 2013 Jun 10;
Sharif B, Nosyk B, Sun H, Marsh DC, Anis A

We described the changing characteristics and comorbidity levels of new patients into Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) program in British Columbia, Canada, during its expansion period of 1998-2006. Analyses used administrative data. Generalized regression models were applied using Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and Chronic Disease Score (CDS) as outcomes. 12,615 individuals initiated MMT during 1998-2006, while their odds of having moderate CCI (1 ? CCI ? 4) and mean CDS increased by 60% and 11%, respectively, after adjusting for confounders. MMT entrants were presented with progressively higher levels of comorbidity, independent of other characteristics. Future MMT policies should address higher levels of comorbidity among new patients.
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What is low threshold methadone maintenance treatment?

Int J Drug Policy. 2013 Jun 3;
Strike C, Millson M, Hopkins S, Smith C

Slow-release oral morphine as maintenance therapy for opioid dependence.

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Jun 5; 6: CD009879
Ferri M, Minozzi S, Bo A, Amato L

Supporting mothers’ engagement in a community-based methadone treatment program.

Nurs Res Pract. 2013; 2013: 987463
Letourneau N, Campbell MA, Woodland J, Colpitts J

Unmanaged maternal opioid addiction poses health and social risks to both mothers and children in their care. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is a targeted public health service to which nurses and other allied health professionals may refer these high risk families for support. Mothers participating in MMT to manage their addiction and their service providers were interviewed to identify resources to maximize mothers’ engagement in treatment and enhance mothers’ parenting capacity. Twelve mothers and six service providers were recruited from an outpatient Atlantic Canadian methadone treatment program. Two major barriers to engagement in MMT were identified by both mothers and service providers including (1) the lack of available and consistent childcare while mothers attended outpatient programs and (2) challenges with transportation to the treatment facility. All participants noted the potential benefits of adding supportive resources for the children of mothers involved in MMT and for mothers to learn how to communicate more effectively with their children and rebuild damaged mother-child relationships. The public health benefits of integrating parent-child ancillary supports into MMT for mothers are discussed.
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Man (22) died after secret dose of pal’s methadone – Herald.ie

Man (22) died after secret dose of pal's methadone Herald.ie Paramedics found that Mr Hanrahan had been dead several hours. The other man was taken to hospital for treatment. The post-mortem revealed that Mr Hanrahan, who was not on a methadone programme, had a level of the drug in his system two and a half …

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Four charged in connection with Manitowoc drug death – Herald Times Reporter

Four charged in connection with Manitowoc drug death Herald Times Reporter Methadone is a synthetic opiate used in the treatment of pain or to wean people off of addictions to heroin or prescription pain medications. According to Stone: Starks, Edwards' long-time girlfriend, obtained methadone from Farmer. Farmer received the …

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