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Methadone Maintenance vs 180-Day Psychosocially Enriched Detoxification for Treatment of Opioid Dependence
Karen L. Sees,Kevin L. Delucchi,Carmen L. Masson,Amy K. Rosen,H. Westley Clark,Helen Robillard,Peter Banys,Sharon M. Hall +7 more
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The binding ability of alpha-1-acid glycoprotein as a mechanism of resistance to methadone
TL;DR: Dependence on heroin and other opioids represents a considerable problem worldwide, however this preliminary study has indicated that determination of the level and glycoform expression of AGP may offer potential use when determining the most effective therapy and dosage regimen.
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A longitudinal qualitative analysis of the lived experience of the recovery process in opioid-dependent patients post-detoxification.
TL;DR: The findings illustrate the role insight plays in any learning and growth experience and the emphasis that is placed upon it within the treatment journey; insight is a fundamental underpinning to any real growth and development.
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Improvement of saccadic functions after dosing with methadone in opioid addicted individuals.
TL;DR: This is the first study to test the therapeutic effect of daily methadone dosing on the integrity of the cortico-subcortical brain functions as measured by the saccadometry, and there were statistically significant differences in the values of saccade duration and latency.
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Outcomes in a Sample of Opioid-Dependent Clients Treated under California's Proposition 36
TL;DR: Treatment outcomes between those mandated to treatment under Proposition 36 and those on probation but not involved in Proposition 36 over 12 months showed significant improvement on drug use and employment measures, and both groups had similar retention in treatment.
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Linkage to methadone treatment from acute opiate detoxification treatment.
TL;DR: Results from a pilot project funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment that helps heroin-dependent injection drug users (IDUs) transition from acute heroin detoxification to MMT are presented, demonstrating that individuals with chronic heroin addiction can successfully access and engage in treatment.
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