Posts Tagged ‘Methadone maintenance’

Methadone-induced toxic brain damage.

Case Rep Radiol. 2013; 2013: 602981
Corré J, Pillot J, Hilbert G

A 29-year-old man presented with comatose after methadone intoxication. Cerebral tomography only showed cortico-subcortical hypodense signal in the right cerebellar hemisphere. Brain MRI showed a rare imaging of FLAIR and DWI hyperintensities in the two cerebellar hemispheres as well as basal ganglia (globi pallidi), compatible with methadone overdose. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of both cerebellar and basal ganglia involvement in methadone overdose.
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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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Opioid addicts treated in Bay – The Bay of Plenty Times

Opioid addicts treated in Bay The Bay of Plenty Times Hester Hattingh, who co-ordinates the local DHB mental health and addiction service for adults, said that besides methadone treatment patients also engaged in counselling, special-case management and life skills development. Suboxone, an alternative … The daily battle to control drug abuseThe Daily Post all 2 news articles »

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HIV regimen prevents infection among drug users – AFP

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HIV regimen prevents infection among drug users AFP Both groups were offered monthly testing for HIV, condoms, counselling and methadone treatment to wean them off opiate drugs.By the end of the … The probe found no evidence of viral resistance nor of any serious side effects from taking tenofovir … and more »

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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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Adderall: The Silent Addiction – The Montclarion (subscription)

Adderall: The Silent Addiction The Montclarion (subscription) Abusing the pill causes side effects such as sweating, shaking, thirst, suppressed appetite, inability to sleep and sensitivity to light. It is not only the manner … It is placed in the same category with cocaine, methadone, morphine and amphetamines …

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