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Vivitrol Slowly Makes Its Way Into Opioid Dependence Treatment
A monthly injection to treat opioid dependence, approved in October 2010 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has gotten off to a slow start but is proving useful in helping certain patients, say doctors familiar with the drug, extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol).
A monthly injection to treat opioid dependence, approved in October 2010 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has gotten off to a slow start but is proving useful in helping certain patients, say doctors familiar with the drug, extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol).
ER Visits for Pain Reliever Abuse up 111% in 5 Years
Between 2004 and 2008, the estimated number of emergency department visits linked to prescription pain relievers — including Oxycodone- and Hydrocodone-containing products, and methadone drugs — jumped 111%, from 144,644 visits to 305,885 visits a year, according to a study out Thursday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services… continue reading »
Between 2004 and 2008, the estimated number of emergency department visits linked to prescription pain relievers — including Oxycodone- and Hydrocodone-containing products, and methadone drugs — jumped 111%, from 144,644 visits to 305,885 visits a year, according to a study out Thursday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A Mother’s Crusade
After her son and his friend died of methadone poisoning, Brenda Hoffman got involved with a NOPE Task Force chapter in Lassen County, Calif.
After her son and his friend died of methadone poisoning, Brenda Hoffman got involved with a NOPE Task Force chapter in Lassen County, Calif.
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SAMHSA Announces a Working Definition of “Recovery”
SAMHSA Announces a Working Definition of “Recovery” SAMHSA recently announced a new working definition of recovery from mental disorders and substance use disorders. The definition is the product of a year-long effort by SAMHSA and a wide range of partners in the behavioral health care community and other fields… continue reading »
SAMHSA Announces a Working Definition of “Recovery”SAMHSA recently announced a new working definition of recovery from mental disorders and substance use disorders. The definition is the product of a year-long effort by SAMHSA and a wide range of partners in the behavioral health care community and other fields to develop a working definition of recovery that captures the essential, common experiences of those recovering from mental disorders and substance use disorders. Major guiding principles support the recovery definition. SAMHSA led this effort as part of its Recovery Support Strategic Initiative. The new working definition of Recovery From Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders is as follows: A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Through the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative, SAMHSA also has delineated four major dimensions that support a life in recovery:
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