Versorgungspraxis

Multisite Mobile Addiction Services: Four-Year Outcomes.

04. August 2026 | International

Multisite Mobile Addiction Services: Four-Year Outcomes. Tschampl CA, Wicks JJ, Hodgkin D, Regis C, Baptista J, Chapman BP, Davies ME, De La Cruz K, Peugh K, Pinkhover A, Plant B, Gupta PS, Mackin S, Urquhart CE, Walsh S, Gaeta JM, Horgan C…

Evidenzbasierte Substitutionstherapie bei Opioidabhängigkeit.

04. August 2026 | National

Evidenzbasierte Substitutionstherapie bei Opioidabhängigkeit. Soyka, M., Backmund, M. DNP 27, 32–39 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s15202-026-6735-7 Bezahlschranke https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s15202-026-6735-7

Integrating substance use disorder treatment into clinic-based internal medicine expands access to care

01. August 2026 | International

Integrating substance use disorder treatment into clinic-based internal medicine expands access to care Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that embedding addiction treatment into primary care training clinics may be a promising…

Portugal. Methadon soll in portugiesischen Apotheken erhältlich sein

30. Juli 2026 | International

Portugal. Methadon soll in portugiesischen Apotheken erhältlich sein Die Abgabe und Verabreichung von Methadon in öffentlichen Apotheken wird in der zweiten Aprilhälfte in den Regionen Litoral Alentejano, Portalegre und Portimão beginnen und…

How Hospitals Can Help People With Substance Use Disorders - Inpatient stays are an often-missed opportunity to establish effective treatment

29. Juli 2026 | International

How Hospitals Can Help People With Substance Use Disorders - Inpatient stays are an often-missed opportunity to establish effective treatment Rob Siebers and Frances McGaffey, The Pew Charitable Trusts, USA, 07.07.2026 https://www.pew.org/en…

Drug Use, Treatment, and Hopes for the Future: A Qualitative Study of Patients on Methadone Who Use Cocaine in the Age of Fentanyl.

29. Juli 2026 | International

Drug Use, Treatment, and Hopes for the Future: A Qualitative Study of Patients on Methadone Who Use Cocaine in the Age of Fentanyl. French R, Alexander K, Sharma A, Gryczynski J, Schachter A, Schwartz R. Subst Use Addctn J. 2026 Jul 4…

Nutritional intervention improved dietary intake among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment.

29. Juli 2026 | International

Nutritional intervention improved dietary intake among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment. Ben Noach D, Sason A, Anbar R, Ben Haim L, Adelson M, Peles E. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2026 May 22;19:100448. doi: 10.1016/j.da…

Mobile but still tied down: Challenges to scaling mobile methadone through a regulatory thicket.

29. Juli 2026 | International

Mobile but still tied down: Challenges to scaling mobile methadone through a regulatory thicket. Krawczyk N, Miller M, Frank D, Harris SJ, O'Rourke A, Song M, Ruelas-Vargas K, Gibbons JB, Jordan A, Saloner B. Int J Drug Policy. 2026 Ju…

Efficient engagement: opportunities for mobile methadone maintenance in geographically underserved areas.

29. Juli 2026 | International

Efficient engagement: opportunities for mobile methadone maintenance in geographically underserved areas. Bonifonte A, Garcia E, Soth S, Ngo H. Health Care Manag Sci. 2026 Jun 17;29(3):26. doi: 10.1007/s10729-026-09773-7. PMID: 42307869; PMC…

"How are we going to be able to pull that off?": staff perspectives on the early implementation of mobile medication units in New York State.

29. Juli 2026 | International

"How are we going to be able to pull that off?": staff perspectives on the early implementation of mobile medication units in New York State. Miller M, Song M, Bessler A, Ruelas-Vargas K, Frank D, Harris SJ, Gibbons JB, Jordan AE, Krawczyk N…

"It's so much easier for them to just come to us": a qualitative study examining the implementation of mobile methadone treatment serving a residential SUD treatment program.

29. Juli 2026 | International

"It's so much easier for them to just come to us": a qualitative study examining the implementation of mobile methadone treatment serving a residential SUD treatment program. Frank D, Harris SJ, Song M, Miller M, Ruelas-Vargas K, O'Rourke A…

"Safer supply is the thing that changes everything": the role of prescribed safer supply in rebuilding trust following experiences of medical abandonment.

29. Juli 2026 | International

"Safer supply is the thing that changes everything": the role of prescribed safer supply in rebuilding trust following experiences of medical abandonment. Kolla G, Pauly B, Henderson N, Cameron F, Toombs K, Clayton E, Irvine J, Ranger C, Rygn…

Organizational perspectives on barriers and facilitators to an integrated care model for opioid use disorder and serious injection-related infections.

29. Juli 2026 | International

Organizational perspectives on barriers and facilitators to an integrated care model for opioid use disorder and serious injection-related infections. Surratt HL, Lofwall MR, Nelson EO, Thornton AC, Cari EV, Walsh SL, Fanucchi LC. J Su…

Use of Weighted Blankets as Adjunct Therapy for Symptom Reduction Among Emergency Department Patients Receiving Buprenorphine for Opioid Withdrawal.

29. Juli 2026 | International

Use of Weighted Blankets as Adjunct Therapy for Symptom Reduction Among Emergency Department Patients Receiving Buprenorphine for Opioid Withdrawal. LeSaint KT, Ager EE, Kaul P, Geier C, Smollin CG. Acad Emerg Med. 2026 Jun;33(6):e7034…

Nürnberg. Ambulanz für niedrigschwellige Substitution gestartet

29. Juli 2026 | National

Nürnberg. Ambulanz für niedrigschwellige Substitution gestartet Für schnelle Suchthilfe ohne Hürden: Mit „sub-port“ haben Klinikum und mudra eine neue niedrigschwellige Substitutionsambulanz gestartet. In Bayern ist es ein bisher einzigartig…

Nürnberg. Neue Ambulanz hilft opioidabhängigen Menschen

29. Juli 2026 | National

Nürnberg. Neue Ambulanz hilft opioidabhängigen Menschen Wer von Opioiden abhängig ist, braucht Hilfe oft sofort. Genau dort setzt die neue Substitutionsambulanz „sub-port“ an. Die Stadt hat sie gemeinsam mit dem Klinikum Nürnberg und der mudra Juge…

Berlin. Gesundheitsversorgung von Obdachlosen: „Wir sind Überzeugungstäter:innen“

29. Juli 2026 | National

Berlin. Gesundheitsversorgung von Obdachlosen: „Wir sind Überzeugungstäter:innen“ Die Arztmobile versorgen Menschen, die keinen Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung haben. Die Hitze bringt besondere Herausforderungen mit sich. Olaf Schüßle…

Telemedicine and increased retention in medications for opioid use disorder treatment.

24. Juli 2026 | International

Telemedicine and increased retention in medications for opioid use disorder treatment. Smith AJ, Witcraft SM, Lane S, Guille C. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2026 Jun 17. doi: 10.1186/s13722-026-00682-2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42310766…

A scoping review of opioid agonist treatment in Australian general practice.

24. Juli 2026 | International

A scoping review of opioid agonist treatment in Australian general practice. Jennings W, Panahi I, Piatkowski T, Wirtz C, Ting D, Spurling G. Aust J Prim Health. 2026 Aug 17;32(4):PY25274. doi: 10.1071/PY25274. PMID: 42365522. https:/…

Strategies to increase medications for opioid use disorder in hospital settings in the USA: protocol for a scoping review.

22. Juli 2026 | International

Strategies to increase medications for opioid use disorder in hospital settings in the USA: protocol for a scoping review. Hoemann B, Lane A, Laine RO, Shy C, Moller A, Marks L, Hartz SM, Hardi A, Ramsey A, Li J. BMJ Open. 2026 Jun 25;…

Evaluating the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment centers: a systematic review of international standards and outcomes.

22. Juli 2026 | International

Evaluating the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment centers: a systematic review of international standards and outcomes. Sameri MJ, Alizadeh M, Moradi-Joo E, Azizi N, Far SST. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2026 Jun 27. d…

Staff perceptions of care navigators in medication for opioid use disorder treatment settings.

22. Juli 2026 | International

Staff perceptions of care navigators in medication for opioid use disorder treatment settings. Goetz M, Andrews-Higgins S, Davis OA, Back-Haddix S, Fanucchi L, Lofwall MR, Walsh SL, Knudsen HK. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2026 Jun 2…

How do services offered within opioid treatment programs vary based on state methadone policies?

22. Juli 2026 | International

How do services offered within opioid treatment programs vary based on state methadone policies? Lindenfeld Z, Krawczyk N, Taylor EA, Agniel D, Cantor JH. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2026 Jul 1;190:210062. doi: 10.1016/j.josat.2026.21006…

Association Between Integrated Treatment Services and Access to Detoxification and MOUD Across US Treatment Facilities.

13. Juli 2026 | International

Association Between Integrated Treatment Services and Access to Detoxification and MOUD Across US Treatment Facilities. Qeadan, F., Choudry, F. & Thornquist, R. J Behav Health Serv Res (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s11414-026-10003-…

Mental Health Services for People Who Use Drugs: Current Needs and Emerging Challenges.

11. Juli 2026 | International

Mental Health Services for People Who Use Drugs: Current Needs and Emerging Challenges. De Sousa, M. et al.(2026). Civil Society Monitoring of Harm Reduction In Europe 2025. Amsterdam, Correlation – European Harm Reduction Network. DOI: 10.52…

USA. Bipartisan bill seeks to allow direct prescribing of methadone for opioid addiction

11. Juli 2026 | International

USA. Bipartisan bill seeks to allow direct prescribing of methadone for opioid addiction Measure would break exclusive arrangement by specialty clinics. (STAT Nes, USA, 25.06.2026) https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/25/bipartisan-bill-methadone-pres…

Association Between Hospital-Based Addiction Consult Service Implementation and Hospital Length-of-Stay and 30-Day Readmission Rates for Patients with Opioid Use

11. Juli 2026 | International

Association Between Hospital-Based Addiction Consult Service Implementation and Hospital Length-of-Stay and 30-Day Readmission Rates for Patients with Opioid Use Lowenstein M, Kim S, Landon S, Xu L, Mandell DS, Perrone J, Chatterjee P. …

"They should be like penicillin": barriers to the integration of medications for opioid use disorder in specialty treatment programs.

11. Juli 2026 | International

"They should be like penicillin": barriers to the integration of medications for opioid use disorder in specialty treatment programs. Desai IK, Burke K, Raikes J, Xu J, Li Y, Saloner B, Feder KA, Krawczyk N. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2025…

“ Concurrent Use of Extra-Medical Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults Prescribed Methadone or Buprenorphine: A Cohort Study of Urban Adults Who Have Injected Drugs,”

11. Juli 2026 | International

“ Concurrent Use of Extra-Medical Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults Prescribed Methadone or Buprenorphine: A Cohort Study of Urban Adults Who Have Injected Drugs,” K. J. Moon, B. L. Genberg, J. Astemborski, et al., Drug a…

Adjunctive Psychosocial Interventions and Opioid Abstinence Among Patients Receiving Buprenorphine: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

06. Juli 2026 | International

Adjunctive Psychosocial Interventions and Opioid Abstinence Among Patients Receiving Buprenorphine: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Lent MR, Hurstak EE, Lynch KG, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(6):e2619826. doi:10.1001/jaman…

"The alternative is they're not getting care at all": a qualitative interview study of opioid use disorder treatment providers' perspectives on quality and appropriateness of telehealth for buprenorphine access.

06. Juli 2026 | International

"The alternative is they're not getting care at all": a qualitative interview study of opioid use disorder treatment providers' perspectives on quality and appropriateness of telehealth for buprenorphine access. Zucker N, Flores E, Mandell D…

Barriers and facilitators to detoxification from opioid substitution treatment: A mixed-methods systematic review.

06. Juli 2026 | International

Barriers and facilitators to detoxification from opioid substitution treatment: A mixed-methods systematic review. Bagshaw A, Shah S, Olchefske I, Paterson LM, Crawford MJ, Lingford-Hughes A. Addiction. 2026. doi.org/10.1111/add.70482…

USA. CA Bridge: Transforming Addiction Treatment Through 24/7 Access in Emergency Departments

04. Juli 2026 | International

USA. CA Bridge: Transforming Addiction Treatment Through 24/7 Access in Emergency Departments https://bridgetotreatment.org/addiction-treatment/ca-bridge/ Treatment Protocols: -Emergency Department Buprenorphine (Bup) Quick Start -Starting Bupre…

Impact of Hurricane Florence on buprenorphine transactions for opioid use disorder: A dual-perspective synthetic control study.

02. Juli 2026 | International

Impact of Hurricane Florence on buprenorphine transactions for opioid use disorder: A dual-perspective synthetic control study. Murphy E, Cademartori C, Kline D, Hurley R, Yong J, McDonnell CL, Hepler SA, Adams MCB. J Clim Chang Health…

Prevalence and predictors of patient-directed discharge in patients with opioid use disorder.

01. Juli 2026 | International

Prevalence and predictors of patient-directed discharge in patients with opioid use disorder. Angelova Y, Kwak HR, Zimmerman P, Thearle M, Gardner W, Mirza O, Cheung S. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2026 May 7;101:1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsy…

From access to sustainability: understanding telemedicine-based buprenorphine induction through a RE-AIM lens.

26. Juni 2026 | International

From access to sustainability: understanding telemedicine-based buprenorphine induction through a RE-AIM lens. Ghosh A, Dhillon HS, George BB, Ranchen K, Malav P, Naik SS, Subodh BN, Basu D. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2026 May 26. doi: 10…

Would we, could we? Measuring attitudinal and capacity barriers to supporting recovery housing residents on medication for opioid use disorder.

26. Juni 2026 | International

Would we, could we? Measuring attitudinal and capacity barriers to supporting recovery housing residents on medication for opioid use disorder. Winograd RP, Park B, Ghonasgi R, Paschke M, Mericle AA. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2026 Oct;…

Association of Emergency Department Buprenorphine Initiation With Subsequent Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Among Patients With Opioid Use Disorder.

25. Juni 2026 | International

Association of Emergency Department Buprenorphine Initiation With Subsequent Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Among Patients With Opioid Use Disorder. Treitler P, Akincigil A, Peterson NA, Williams AR, Crystal S. J Addict Med. 2026 May 28…

Brief Report on screening data from a randomized controlled trial of in-hospital buprenorphine initiation strategies.

25. Juni 2026 | International

Brief Report on screening data from a randomized controlled trial of in-hospital buprenorphine initiation strategies. Haber A, Sanchez-Fat G, Buonora M, Sabado A, Ghiroli M, Deng Y, Khalid L, Torres-Lockhart KE, Reyes M, Ramsey KS, Starrels JL, Fox…

Short-Acting Opioid Dose and Patient-Directed Discharge in Hospitalized Patients With Opioid Use Disorder.

25. Juni 2026 | International

Short-Acting Opioid Dose and Patient-Directed Discharge in Hospitalized Patients With Opioid Use Disorder. Logan A, Baisey T, McCulloch CE, Bazazi AR, Martin M, Suen LW. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(6):e2618698…

Real-world effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment and psychotherapy for opioid use disorder: a national multi-health care organization analysis.

23. Juni 2026 | International

Real-world effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment and psychotherapy for opioid use disorder: a national multi-health care organization analysis. Graziane NM. Front Psychiatry. 2026 Apr 28;17:1741907. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.174…

Sex-based effectiveness in buprenorphine/naloxone and methadone treatment for opioid use disorder: Findings from the OPTIMA trial.

22. Juni 2026 | International

Sex-based effectiveness in buprenorphine/naloxone and methadone treatment for opioid use disorder: Findings from the OPTIMA trial. McAnulty C, Bastien G, Pek C, Pelletier McCrea T, Bouthillier A, Stewart SH, Socias ME, Le Foll B, Jutras-Aswad…

Too young for medication? prescriber perspectives on how age shapes medication for opioid use disorder prescribing in transition-age adults.

22. Juni 2026 | International

Too young for medication? prescriber perspectives on how age shapes medication for opioid use disorder prescribing in transition-age adults. Renteria D, Fawole A, Alexandre J, Allen H, Aleksanyan J, Choi S, Liebmann E, Hong S, Jordan AE, Grad…

Treating Opioid Use Disorder in General Practice — Diagnosis, Harm Reduction, and Medications

22. Juni 2026 | International

Treating Opioid Use Disorder in General Practice — Diagnosis, Harm Reduction, and Medications Authors: Sarah Bagley, M.D., Je’Mal Barnes, Rev. Barbara Blunt, Jennifer Foreman, D.N.P., AGNP-C, WHNP-BC, Scott Hadland, M.D., M.P.H. Sandra Mayen, Raina…

Comparative effectiveness of alternative times to opioid agonist treatment taper initiation on taper completion and all-cause mortality among people with opioid use disorder

22. Juni 2026 | International

Comparative effectiveness of alternative times to opioid agonist treatment taper initiation on taper completion and all-cause mortality among people with opioid use disorder A retrospective population-based target trial emulation study in British C…

Mexiko. Inside Mexico’s Underground Rehab Centers (Video)

14. Juni 2026 | International

Mexiko. Inside Mexico’s Underground Rehab Centers (Video) In Mexico, if you struggle with addiction, an anexo may be your only option. But this type of makeshift rehab center usually doesn’t have doctors, or even trained staff — it’s run by peers r…

STI‑Screening in der Substitutionspraxis – ein pragmatischer Ansatz für den Alltag

07. Juni 2026 | National

STI‑Screening in der Substitutionspraxis – ein pragmatischer Ansatz für den Alltag Infektionen wie HIV und virale Hepatitiden gehören bei Menschen mit opioidbezogenen Störungen zu den häufigen somatischen Begleiterkrankungen. Entsprechend sinnvoll…

Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Veterans With Homeless Experience in Permanent Supportive Housing.

05. Juni 2026 | International

Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Veterans With Homeless Experience in Permanent Supportive Housing. Hsu M, Panadero T, Mooney LJ, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(5):e2610831. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.10831 htt…

Initiating buprenorphine in New Jersey emergency departments: a mixed methods study.

05. Juni 2026 | International

Initiating buprenorphine in New Jersey emergency departments: a mixed methods study. Bowden CF, Treitler P, Miles J, Shepherd H, Davidson K, Crystal S. JEM Rep. 2026 Mar;5(1):100210. doi: 10.1016/j.jemrpt.2026.100210. Epub 2026 Feb 6…

The matter of mattering in depot buprenorphine treatment.

05. Juni 2026 | International

The matter of mattering in depot buprenorphine treatment. Fallov MA, Kristensen CL, Hammershøi V, Kragh IL. Int J Drug Policy. 2026 Apr 23;152:105296. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105296. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42030759. https://www…

"This whole thing is relationship medicine": A qualitative analysis of mobile and street-delivered medication for opioid use disorder in King County, Washington, using RE-AIM.

05. Juni 2026 | International

"This whole thing is relationship medicine": A qualitative analysis of mobile and street-delivered medication for opioid use disorder in King County, Washington, using RE-AIM. Strong M, Rodgers C, Harbick K, Wang K, Gatanaga OS, Glick SN, Cor…

Implementation of low-dose buprenorphine induction at a syringe services program.

05. Juni 2026 | International

Implementation of low-dose buprenorphine induction at a syringe services program. Hauschild MH, Warp PV, Eger WH, Hood R, Bahamon M, Forrest DW, Bartholomew TS, Suarez E, Chueng TA, Ciraldo KJ, Tookes HE, Serota DP. Addict Sci Clin Pra…

Implementing Three-Day Methadone in a Low-Threshold Bridge Clinic: Impact of OTP Referral Pathways on Treatment Retention.

05. Juni 2026 | International

Implementing Three-Day Methadone in a Low-Threshold Bridge Clinic: Impact of OTP Referral Pathways on Treatment Retention. Rosenwohl-Mack S, Suen LW, Hart R, Steiger S, Hom J, Snyder H. Res Sq [Preprint]. 2026 Apr 16:rs.3.rs-9088241. d…

Demonstrating the potential for utilizing mobile methadone units to serve medically institutionalized populations in New York State.

05. Juni 2026 | International

Demonstrating the potential for utilizing mobile methadone units to serve medically institutionalized populations in New York State. O'Rourke A, Saloner B, Ruelas-Vargas K, Krawczyk N, Jordan AE, Jette G, Miller M, Song M, Harris SJ, Frank D…

Association between early methadone dose titration and treatment discontinuation and opioid toxicity: A retrospective cohort study.

05. Juni 2026 | International

Association between early methadone dose titration and treatment discontinuation and opioid toxicity: A retrospective cohort study. Garg R, Luo J, Bozinoff N, Sproule B, Antoniou T, Wyman J, Leece P, Munro C, Besharh J, Gomes T. PLoS M…

Epistemic Barriers to Buprenorphine Access for Adolescents With Opioid Use Disorder.

05. Juni 2026 | International

Epistemic Barriers to Buprenorphine Access for Adolescents With Opioid Use Disorder. Babul A, Ashraf S, Elmes R, Mahdavi P. Cureus. 2026 May 14;18(5):e108824. doi: 10.7759/cureus.108824. PMID: 42148195; PMCID: PMC13173305. https://pmc…

Follow-Up Patterns at a Low-Threshold Mobile Medical Unit Providing Opioid Use Disorder Care in an Urban Setting: A Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Approach.

04. Juni 2026 | International

Follow-Up Patterns at a Low-Threshold Mobile Medical Unit Providing Opioid Use Disorder Care in an Urban Setting: A Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Approach. Shah KK, Elmes-Patel AT, Messmer S, Winn A, Kong A, Sharp LK, Touchette DR. R…

Continuation of COVID-19-Era Modifications to Opioid Agonist Treatment: Telemedicine, Reduced Supervision, and the Post-Pandemic Care Model.

04. Juni 2026 | International

Continuation of COVID-19-Era Modifications to Opioid Agonist Treatment: Telemedicine, Reduced Supervision, and the Post-Pandemic Care Model. Crowley D., Van Hout M. C.: Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl. 28: 69–72, 2026. doi.org…

Lessons Learned from Implementing a Centrally Organized, Cross-Sectoral, Patient-Centered Treatment Coordination System for Hazardous Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders: The randomized controlled ASSIST Study.

28. Mai 2026 | National

Lessons Learned from Implementing a Centrally Organized, Cross-Sectoral, Patient-Centered Treatment Coordination System for Hazardous Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders: The randomized controlled ASSIST Study. Röhrig J, Sutter L, Prest…

Field survey with the users of mobile units for opioid agonist treatment in Slovenia

28. Mai 2026 | International

Field survey with the users of mobile units for opioid agonist treatment in Slovenia. Kastelic A.: Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl. 28: 93–102, 2026. doi.org/10.62401/2531-4122-2026-12 https://www.heroinaddictionrelatedclinicalprob…

USA. Reinforcing evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder

28. Mai 2026 | International

USA. Reinforcing evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder Dear ASAM Members, Many of you have reached out after reviewing SAMHSA’s Updated Guidance on Medication Assisted Treatment/Medication for Opioid Use D…

USA. Reinforcing evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder

25. Mai 2026 | International

Process evaluation of an Irish Remote Model of Opioid Agonist Treatment with a Focus on Rural Communities: An Embedded Mixed-Methods Study

21. Mai 2026 | International

Process evaluation of an Irish Remote Model of Opioid Agonist Treatment with a Focus on Rural Communities: An Embedded Mixed-Methods Study Crowley D., Collins C., Cullen W., Delargy I., Homeniuk R., Ravichandran N. Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl…

Libanon. Access Under Fire: OST in Wartime Lebanon

14. Mai 2026 | International

Libanon. Access Under Fire: OST in Wartime Lebanon On 3 March, one day after Israel bombed Beirut as part of its widening military operations on Lebanon, Lebanon’s Narcotics Department of the Ministry of Public Health, in charge of the Opioid Subst…

Kreis Oldenburg. Größte Suchtklinik für Minderjährige in Deutschland muss schließen

12. Mai 2026 | National

Kreis Oldenburg. Größte Suchtklinik für Minderjährige in Deutschland muss schließen Die bundesweit größte Klinik für suchtkranke Kinder und Jugendliche stellt ihren Betrieb ein. Die Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinik im niedersächsischen Großenkneten verwi…

Ausreichende Reha-Möglichkeiten für suchterkrankte Kinder und Jugendliche – trotz Schließung der Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinik

12. Mai 2026 | National

Ausreichende Reha-Möglichkeiten für suchterkrankte Kinder und Jugendliche – trotz Schließung der Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinik Im Rahmen einer Pressekonferenz hat die Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinik am gestrigen Abend mitgeteilt, ihren Betrieb zum 30. Juni…

Ahlhorn. Aus für Jugend-Suchtklinik in Ahlhorn besiegelt

12. Mai 2026 | National

Ahlhorn. Aus für Jugend-Suchtklinik in Ahlhorn besiegelt Die Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinik in Ahlhorn kann in ihrer jetzigen Form nicht fortgeführt werden. Darüber hat die bundesweit größte Suchtklinik für Kinder und Jugendliche am Montag informiert…

Entering the Fourth Decade of the Opioid Crisis: An Institution's Efforts to Redefine Opioid Stewardship.

12. Mai 2026 | International

Entering the Fourth Decade of the Opioid Crisis: An Institution's Efforts to Redefine Opioid Stewardship. Lai B, Cunningham J, O'Keefe N, Chambers MB, Clements C, Geyer H. Mayo Clin Proc. 2025 Sep;100(9):1606-1620. doi: 10.1016/j.mayoc…

Cascade of Care for Opioid Use Disorder Among Medicaid Beneficiaries.

10. Mai 2026 | International

Cascade of Care for Opioid Use Disorder Among Medicaid Beneficiaries. Lu TT, Dowd WN, Mark TL, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(4):e267439. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.7439 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticl…

Ahlhorn. Dietrich-Bonhöfer-Klinik: HELFEN SIE JETZT! ZUKUNFT SICHERN STATT TÜREN SCHLIESSEN

09. Mai 2026 | National

Ahlhorn. Dietrich-Bonhöfer-Klinik: HELFEN SIE JETZT! ZUKUNFT SICHERN STATT TÜREN SCHLIESSEN Ohne Ihre Unterstützung muss unsere Klinik für abhängigkeitserkrankte Kinder und Jugendliche am 30.06.2026 schließen. Wir kämpfen um die Zukunft unserer ju…

Cost-Effectiveness of the START Hospital Addiction Consultation Service for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.

09. Mai 2026 | International

Cost-Effectiveness of the START Hospital Addiction Consultation Service for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment. Okunogbe A, Peltz A, Danovitch I, Ober AJ, Nuckols TK. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(5):e2611324. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.1132…

Best Practices for Hospital-Based Initiation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Consensus Statement.

09. Mai 2026 | International

Best Practices for Hospital-Based Initiation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Consensus Statement. Cohen SM, Straus E, Fiellin DA, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(5):e2611514. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.11514 https://jama…

Ahlhorn: Weiterhin keine Lösung für Suchtklinik in Sicht

07. Mai 2026 | National

Ahlhorn: Weiterhin keine Lösung für Suchtklinik in Sicht Die Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Klinik in Ahlhorn (Landkreis Oldenburg) behandelt suchtkranke Kinder und Jugendliche nach einem Entzug. Ihr droht die Schließung. Die Konfliktparteien melden sich zu W…

Schweiz. Kokain auf Rezept soll Crack-Elend in der Schweiz lindern – doch der Platzspitz-Arzt warnt

06. Mai 2026 | International

Schweiz. Kokain auf Rezept soll Crack-Elend in der Schweiz lindern – doch der Platzspitz-Arzt warnt Der Konsum von Crack boomt und setzt Schweizer Städte unter Druck. In einer ersten Stadt sollen Süchtige bald Kokain vom Arzt erhalten, um die offen…

Patient-Directed Discharge Among Hospitalized Persons With Opioid Use Disorder in the Fentanyl Era: A Scoping Review.

05. Mai 2026 | International

Patient-Directed Discharge Among Hospitalized Persons With Opioid Use Disorder in the Fentanyl Era: A Scoping Review. Garneau WM, Kushmeliuk S, Kee DP, Gebo KA, Buresh ME. Am J Med Open. 2026 Feb 28;15:100130. doi: 10.1016/j.ajmo.2026…

Rethinking Methadone Distribution in Iran: Towards Ethical and Effective Addiction Treatment.

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05. April 2026 | International

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21. März 2026 | International

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06. März 2026 | National

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13. Februar 2026 | International

Nurse prescribing of opioid agonist treatment in Ireland: Evidence, governance, and the politics of drug policy decision-making. Kelly P, Comiskey C, Brien BM, Winstock AR, James P. Int J Drug Policy. 2026 Jan 15;149:105153. doi: 10.10…

Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. D’Onofrio G, Herring AA, Hawk KF, et al. JAMA. Published online February 11, 2026. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.27019 Abstract, Research Summa…

Peer Navigator Intervention and Opioid-Related Adverse Events for Emergency Department Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Peer Navigator Intervention and Opioid-Related Adverse Events for Emergency Department Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Doran KM, Welch AE, Kepler KL, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(2):e2555903. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.55…

Standardizing Opioid Treatment Program Performance in the Era of Medicaid Reform.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Standardizing Opioid Treatment Program Performance in the Era of Medicaid Reform. Ngai KMG. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(1):e2553487. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.53487 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2844214

Travel Time to Opioid Treatment Programs in Connecticut—Still Waiting for Methadone.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Travel Time to Opioid Treatment Programs in Connecticut—Still Waiting for Methadone. Krawczyk N, Frank D. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(2):e2557370. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.57370 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticl…

Travel Time to Methadone Treatment Via Personal Vehicle vs Public Transit.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Travel Time to Methadone Treatment Via Personal Vehicle vs Public Transit. Howell BA, Kim J, Thornhill TA, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(2):e2557361. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.57361 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworko…

Impact of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder on Patient Directed Discharge Among Patients with Opioid Use Disorder.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Impact of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder on Patient Directed Discharge Among Patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Singh-Tan, S., Jakubowski, A., Reicher, Z.H. et al. J GEN INTERN MED (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s11606-026-10172-5 ht…

Opioid Treatment Programs’ Medicaid Patient Retention Rates.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Opioid Treatment Programs’ Medicaid Patient Retention Rates. DeLisle DE, Mark TL, Katz C, Dowd WN, Barch D, Kluckman M. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(1):e2553538. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.53538 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamane…

Global perspectives on telemedicine-enabled medications for opioid use disorder: Practices, priorities, and barriers.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Global perspectives on telemedicine-enabled medications for opioid use disorder: Practices, priorities, and barriers. Schofield J, Baldacchino AM, Ambekar A, Anaba H, Butner JL, Day N, Ekhtiari H, Elomari F, Ferri M, Kokkolis K, Kouimtsidis C…

Exploring the use of telemedicine to expand addiction and recovery resources in Great Plains Tribal Communities.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Exploring the use of telemedicine to expand addiction and recovery resources in Great Plains Tribal Communities. Harding MC, Kihlstrom AC, Kelliher A, Rosa C, Kropp FB, Winhusen TJ, Warne DK. J Rural Health. 2026 Jan;42(1):e70113. doi…

Addiction Consultation Services for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Initiation and Engagement: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

13. Februar 2026 | International

Addiction Consultation Services for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Initiation and Engagement: A Randomized Clinical Trial. McNeely J, Wang SS, Rostam Abadi Y, Barron C, Billings J, Tarpey T, Fernando J, Appleton N, Fawole A, Mazumdar M, Weinst…

Differences in MOUD receipt by legal referral type in outpatient treatment.

05. Februar 2026 | International

Differences in MOUD receipt by legal referral type in outpatient treatment. Moore J, Renn T, Veeh C, Beeler S. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2026 Jan 21;184:209888. doi: 10.1016/j.josat.2026.209888. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41577038. ht…

BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER - Januar 2026

05. Februar 2026 | National

BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER - Januar 2026 BfArM – Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte, Januar 2026 https://www.bfarm.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Bundesopiumstelle/SubstitReg/Subst_Bericht2026.pdf

Implementation facilitation improves readiness for emergency department-initiated buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder.

22. Januar 2026 | International

Implementation facilitation improves readiness for emergency department-initiated buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder. Strout T, Dziura J, Barrett TW, Cowan E, Hawk KF, Herring AA, Manteuffel J, Martel S, Owens PH, McCormack RP, Perron…

Seventeen years of experience: a retrospective cohort analysis of methadone maintenance treatment program patterns in Georgia.

22. Januar 2026 | International

Seventeen years of experience: a retrospective cohort analysis of methadone maintenance treatment program patterns in Georgia. Giorgobiani L, Todadze K, Ruadze E. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Dec 30. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01365-y. Epub ahead of pri…

Initiation and retention of opioid use disorder treatment medication after emergency department discharge among South Carolina Medicaid enrollees.

22. Januar 2026 | International

Initiation and retention of opioid use disorder treatment medication after emergency department discharge among South Carolina Medicaid enrollees. Gross S, Zhang C, Rogers A, Li Y, Chen S, Zhang J, Olatosi B, Andrews CM. J Subst Use Ad…

"Majority of the time, I know I'm right": understanding the decisions behind persistently high ED utilization among patients with substance use disorders.

22. Januar 2026 | International

"Majority of the time, I know I'm right": understanding the decisions behind persistently high ED utilization among patients with substance use disorders. Moen M, Gatz JD, Stryckman B, Wing J, Dunn K, Ringwala A, Harrington S, Deshmukh S, Kur…

A Scoping Review of the Utilization of Opioid Use Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Culturally Tailored Interventions Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities in the United States.

22. Januar 2026 | International

A Scoping Review of the Utilization of Opioid Use Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Culturally Tailored Interventions Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities in the United States. Ezell JM, Simek E, Shetty N, Pho MT, Bluthenthal RN, Goddard-Eckrich DA, C…

Medication Based Recovery in Opioid Use Disorder: A Clinical and Epistemic Imperative.

22. Januar 2026 | International

Medication Based Recovery in Opioid Use Disorder: A Clinical and Epistemic Imperative. Babul A, Mahdavi P, Hussain M, Janjua ZH, Babul N. Cureus. 2025 Dec 19;17(12):e99631. doi: 10.7759/cureus.99631. PMID: 41425678; PMCID: PMC12716798. http…

Mobile addiction treatment units: a narrative review.

22. Januar 2026 | International

Mobile addiction treatment units: a narrative review. Barrera I, Wang G, Rajakumar B, Muthupalaniappan S, Cronin AE, Chatterjee A. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2025 Dec 24;20(1):99. doi: 10.1186/s13722-025-00619-1. PMID: 41444990; PMCID: PMC…

Tailoring opioid substitution therapy: Patient profiles, clinical outcomes, and preferences for new formulations.

22. Januar 2026 | International

Tailoring opioid substitution therapy: Patient profiles, clinical outcomes, and preferences for new formulations. Ambrosini F, Zamagni E, Iannello F, Bertini M, Brusco S, Cerrato F, Marzocchi N, Vignoli T, Biolcati R. J Subst Use Addic…

USA. The War on Recovery

22. Januar 2026 | International

USA. The War on Recovery STAT is examining how the U.S. denies lifesaving medications — methadone and buprenorphine — to people with opioid addiction. Barely one-fifth of the roughly 2.5 million Americans with opioid use disorder receive treatment…

USA. DEA and HHS Extend COVID-Era Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Through 2026

16. Januar 2026 | International

USA. DEA and HHS Extend COVID-Era Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Through 2026 Today, December 30, 2025, the Federal Register indicates that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Serv…

Acceptability of and Implementation Supports for Video Directly Observed Treatment to Enhance Methadone Dosing Flexibility in a Multisite Opioid Treatment Program: Qualitative Rapid Needs Assessment Study.

16. Januar 2026 | International

Acceptability of and Implementation Supports for Video Directly Observed Treatment to Enhance Methadone Dosing Flexibility in a Multisite Opioid Treatment Program: Qualitative Rapid Needs Assessment Study. Tsui JI, Austin EJ, Dunn JA, Gojic A…

USA. Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine

12. Januar 2026 | International

USA. Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine NEW ORLEANS — Elyse Stevens had a reputation for taking on complex medical cases. People who’d been battling addiction for decades. Chronic-pain patients on high doses of opioids. Sex work…

Young adults' sourcing and supply of opioids in a changing drug market.

12. Januar 2026 | International

Young adults' sourcing and supply of opioids in a changing drug market. Nygaard-Christensen M, Søgaard TF, Houborg E, Thylstrup B. Int J Drug Policy. 2025 Nov 16;147:105072. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105072. Epub ahead of print. PMID…

Collaborative Care for Opioid Use Disorder and Mental Illness: The CLARO Randomized Clinical Trial.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Collaborative Care for Opioid Use Disorder and Mental Illness: The CLARO Randomized Clinical Trial. Watkins KE, Osilla KC, McCullough CM, et al. JAMA Intern Med. Published online December 29, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamai…

Guest Editorial – Advancing Reduction of Drug Use as an Endpoint in Addiction Treatment Trials (Nora D. Volkow, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse)

09. Januar 2026 | International

Guest Editorial – Advancing Reduction of Drug Use as an Endpoint in Addiction Treatment Trials (Nora D. Volkow, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse) For many people trying to recover from a substance use disorder, perhaps for the majority, a…

USA. DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities to Ensure Continued Access to Care - New Rules Expand Telehealth Options for Opioid Use Disorder and Veterans’ Treatments

09. Januar 2026 | International

USA. DEA Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities to Ensure Continued Access to Care - New Rules Expand Telehealth Options for Opioid Use Disorder and Veterans’ Treatments WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the Dep…

Addiction-related problems in Japan: A regional perspective.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Addiction-related problems in Japan: A regional perspective. Ide S, Nishitani Y, Sumitani M, Minami M, Isa T, Iseki M, et al. Addiction. 2025. doi.org/10.1111/add.70307 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi…

Characteristics and comorbidities of patients on opioid agonist therapy in Switzerland: A descriptive analysis of the nationwide SAMMSU cohort

09. Januar 2026 | International

Characteristics and comorbidities of patients on opioid agonist therapy in Switzerland: A descriptive analysis of the nationwide SAMMSU cohort Michael Lütolf, Andrea Bregenzer, Philip Bruggmann, Alberto Moriggia, Claude Scheidegger, Katharina Hense…

Buprenorphine Treatment Duration and Adherence Among Youth and Subsequent Health Outcomes.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Buprenorphine Treatment Duration and Adherence Among Youth and Subsequent Health Outcomes. Hadland SE, Kimmel SD, Yan S, Bettano AL, Lo-Ciganic WH, Bagley SM, Calihan JB, Hsu HE, Larochelle MR. Pediatrics. 2025 Dec 1;156(6):e2025071147…

Medication for opioid use disorder among adolescents entering specialty treatment for opioid use disorder and trends in the US, 2017-2022.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Medication for opioid use disorder among adolescents entering specialty treatment for opioid use disorder and trends in the US, 2017-2022. Boggis JS, Sweeney T, Marsch LA, Marrero WJ, Feder KA, Moen EL. Addict Behav. 2026 Feb;173:10853…

An observational study on high-risk behaviour and treatment adherence among injecting drug users attending an opioid substitution therapy centre in a teaching institution of Kolkata.

09. Januar 2026 | International

An observational study on high-risk behaviour and treatment adherence among injecting drug users attending an opioid substitution therapy centre in a teaching institution of Kolkata. Pal M, Dobe M. J Family Med Prim Care. 2025 Oct;14(1…

USA. Trump Signs SUPPORT Act, Reviving SUD and Opioid Programs After 2023 Lapse

09. Januar 2026 | International

USA. Trump Signs SUPPORT Act, Reviving SUD and Opioid Programs After 2023 Lapse President Donald Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 into law on Dec. 1, reauthorizing substance use disorder (SUD) preven…

Expanding Access to Buprenorphine and Methadone: Global Perspectives and Policy Recommendations.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Expanding Access to Buprenorphine and Methadone: Global Perspectives and Policy Recommendations. Nunes JC, Costa GPA, De Aquino JP, Adinoff B. Substance Use & Addiction Journal. 2025;0(0). doi:10.1177/29767342251392342 https://jou…

WHO. WHO Guidance on Maintaining Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment (Video)

09. Januar 2026 | International

WHO. WHO Guidance on Maintaining Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment (Video) How to maintain uninterrupted access, even during crisis. (WHO und INHSU, Genf, 17.12.2025, Video, 01:14:19) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik6FavyQ_w8

Recovery Capital in Patients Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment Who Use Methamphetamine in Vietnam.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Recovery Capital in Patients Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment Who Use Methamphetamine in Vietnam. Pham LT, Pham H, Nguyen DB, Nguyen GT, Lin C, Mooney LJ, Shoptaw SJ, Le GM, Hser YI. Subst Use Misuse. 2025 Nov 9:1-5. doi: 10.1…

Exploring the early impacts of drug decriminalization on harm reduction and opioid agonist treatment service operations and delivery in British Columbia: insights from key informant interviews.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Exploring the early impacts of drug decriminalization on harm reduction and opioid agonist treatment service operations and delivery in British Columbia: insights from key informant interviews. Russell C, Torres-Salbach S, MacKinnon L, Shahin…

Implementation challenges and opportunities in decentralized methadone service delivery.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Implementation challenges and opportunities in decentralized methadone service delivery. Nkya IH, Gebrezgi F, Luswetula A, Mbwambo J, Saleem HT. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 Dec 9. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-13813-3. Epub ahead of print. PMI…

Initiation of opioid agonist treatment following hospital-treated opioid toxicities and the risk of repeat events in Ontario, Canada: a cohort study using inverse probability of treatment weights.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Initiation of opioid agonist treatment following hospital-treated opioid toxicities and the risk of repeat events in Ontario, Canada: a cohort study using inverse probability of treatment weights. Ledlie S, Tadrous M, Bayoumi AM, McCormack D…

Expedited referrals from community health center to opioid treatment program: innovative approaches to improving access to methadone treatment for patients who use opioids and experience homelessness.

09. Januar 2026 | International

Expedited referrals from community health center to opioid treatment program: innovative approaches to improving access to methadone treatment for patients who use opioids and experience homelessness. Stahl N, Bositis A, Damato-MacPherson C, Weiner…

“Drug Use After Emergency Department-Initiated Injectable Buprenorphine: A Secondary Analysis of the ED-INNOVATION Ancillary Safety and Feasibility Trial,”

06. Januar 2026 | International

“Drug Use After Emergency Department-Initiated Injectable Buprenorphine: A Secondary Analysis of the ED-INNOVATION Ancillary Safety and Feasibility Trial,” E. Cowan, G. D'Onofrio, J. Perrone, et al., Academic Emergency Medici…

Substitutionstherapie bei Opioidabhängigkeit [Opioid substitution therapy for opioid use disorder and legal framework in Germany].

04. Januar 2026 | National

Substitutionstherapie bei Opioidabhängigkeit [Opioid substitution therapy for opioid use disorder and legal framework in Germany]. Pogarell O, Koller G, Kramer J. Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2025 Dec;93(12):530-544. German. doi: 10.1055…

A sea of need: provider accounts of strategies used to manage admission demands to safer opioid supply programs in Ontario.

14. Dezember 2025 | International

A sea of need: provider accounts of strategies used to manage admission demands to safer opioid supply programs in Ontario. Strike C, Rudzinski K, Schmidt RA, Kolla G, Kryszajits D, Perri M, Kaminski N, Guta A. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Nov…

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Population Estimates - United States, 2022.

14. Dezember 2025 | International

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Population Estimates - United States, 2022. Dowell D, Brown S, Gyawali S, Hoenig J, Ko J, Mikosz C, Ussery E, Baldwin G, Jones CM, Olsen Y, Tomoyasu N, Han B, Compton WM, Volkow ND. MMWR Morb Mortal W…

Outcomes of a Hospitalist-Led Consult Service for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: A Propensity Score Weighted Study.

14. Dezember 2025 | International

Outcomes of a Hospitalist-Led Consult Service for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: A Propensity Score Weighted Study. Clifton, D., Ivey, N., Platt, A. et al. J GEN INTERN MED (2025). doi.org/10.1007/s11606-025-09820-z Abstract…

What is “successful” methadone treatment? Views from patients and staff

14. Dezember 2025 | International

What is “successful” methadone treatment? Views from patients and staff Historically, successful methadone treatment for opioid use disorder has been defined by the absence of negative outcomes, including opioid use, opioid overdose, and criminal j…

“It’s more than just the act of not using. It’s a feeling of finally completing something.”: Person-centered definitions of successful treatment outcomes from patients and staff at a methadone treatment program in Baltimore City.

14. Dezember 2025 | International

“It’s more than just the act of not using. It’s a feeling of finally completing something.”: Person-centered definitions of successful treatment outcomes from patients and staff at a methadone treatment program in Baltimore City. Bradley, V…

Stuttgart. „Ein großer Esel“

04. Dezember 2025 | National

Stuttgart. „Ein großer Esel“ Für Muslime sind berauschende Substanzen verboten, und über Verbotenes spricht man nicht. Für Suchtkranke ergibt sich daraus oft ein Teufelskreis. Faruk Özkan ist Baden-Württembergs erster türkischstämmiger Suchtb…

Treatment Initiation and Outcomes Associated With Receipt of Emergency Department-Based Peer Support Following Opioid Overdose

22. November 2025 | International

Treatment Initiation and Outcomes Associated With Receipt of Emergency Department-Based Peer Support Following Opioid Overdose Treitler, Peter et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine, Volume 86, Issue 5, 463 – 474 Abstract ( https://www.medscap…

Trends in Methadone Use for Pain and Opioid Use Disorder Among Medicaid Enrollees.

22. November 2025 | International

Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Non–Addiction Specialty Settings.

22. November 2025 | International

Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Non–Addiction Specialty Settings. Huebler S, Jones AL, Zhao H, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(11):e2543543. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.43543 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama…

"Trust and suspicion" client and provider perspectives on the acceptability of medication for opioid use disorder among people who inject drugs in Kampala, Uganda.

22. November 2025 | International

"Trust and suspicion" client and provider perspectives on the acceptability of medication for opioid use disorder among people who inject drugs in Kampala, Uganda. Mudiope P, Nanyeenya N, Okurut S, Twimukye A, Simon K, Mutamba Byamah B, Nange…

Impact of a Multi-Factorial Primary Care Intervention on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Overdose Outcomes.

22. November 2025 | International

Impact of a Multi-Factorial Primary Care Intervention on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Overdose Outcomes. Morgan-Barsamian AR, El Ibrahimi S, Hendricks MA, Blalock KL, Stack E, Wyss R, Hatch BA, Sánchez V, Fischer MA. J Prim Care C…

Inpatient addiction care is associated with increased vaccinations, medication for opioid use disorder and naloxone prescribing among patients with infective endocarditis in a rural state.

22. November 2025 | International

Inpatient addiction care is associated with increased vaccinations, medication for opioid use disorder and naloxone prescribing among patients with infective endocarditis in a rural state. Farkas EJ, Molina V, Mohoney B, Craig W, Schaumberg J…

The intersection of aging, pain, and opioid use disorder: a retrospective chart review from an outpatient opioid treatment clinic.

22. November 2025 | International

The intersection of aging, pain, and opioid use disorder: a retrospective chart review from an outpatient opioid treatment clinic. Kleykamp BA, Smith H, Lynch E, Greenblatt A, Weintraub E. Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2025 Sep 18;6:16660…

Understanding the role of street medicine in harm reduction: a case study of Street Medicine St. Louis.

22. November 2025 | International

Understanding the role of street medicine in harm reduction: a case study of Street Medicine St. Louis. Gzesh A, Truel JS, Adams DR, Zabotka L, Malone S, Nolan NS. Harm Reduct J. 2025 Oct 6;22(1):161. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01313-w. P…

Comparative effectiveness of take-home dosing schedules for opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia, Canada: a target trial emulation protocol using a population-based observational study.

22. November 2025 | International

Comparative effectiveness of take-home dosing schedules for opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia, Canada: a target trial emulation protocol using a population-based observational study. Kurz M, Guerra-Alejos BC, Hossain MB, Min JE, Ya…

Multi-level barriers and facilitators to buprenorphine use in Ontario, Canada: a qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework.

22. November 2025 | International

Multi-level barriers and facilitators to buprenorphine use in Ontario, Canada: a qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework. Leece P, Khorasheh T, Zerger S, Corace K, Nixon L, Strike C, Bayomi AM, Marks E, Holowaty M, Crichlow…

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22. November 2025 | National

Betreutes Wohnen 40+ für ältere Suchtmittelabhängige 40 Jahre und (k)ein bisschen weise? Wir bieten Raum und Beistand für suchtmittelabhängige Menschen. Du stehst mit über 40 Jahren mitten im Leben, das größtenteils von Sucht bestimmt war oder noc…

Harnessing telemedicine to deliver patient-centered opioid agonist treatment within a community-based harm reduction service: a mixed methods evaluation.

15. November 2025 | International

Harnessing telemedicine to deliver patient-centered opioid agonist treatment within a community-based harm reduction service: a mixed methods evaluation. Høj SB, Coignard-Friedman R, Sako A, de Montigny C, Beauchemin-Nadeau MÈ, Léandre R, Min…

U.S. states opting out of expanded methadone take-home policies and associated mortality.

08. November 2025 | International

U.S. states opting out of expanded methadone take-home policies and associated mortality. Roy V, Buonora MJ, Murray-Krezan C, Fabio A, Joudrey PJ. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2025 Dec;179:209800. doi: 10.1016/j.josat.2025.209800. Epub 20…

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08. November 2025 | International

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28. Oktober 2025 | International

Cost of implementing evidence-based practices to reduce opioid overdose fatalities in New York State communities. Li, J.M., Gruss, D., Hunt, T. et al. Addict Sci Clin Pract 20, 77 (2025). doi.org/10.1186/s13722-025-00606-6 https:/…

Trends in substance use over 31 years in a large methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) clinic in Israel.

28. Oktober 2025 | International

Trends in substance use over 31 years in a large methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) clinic in Israel. Peles E, Adelson M, Schreiber S. J Psychiatr Res. 2025 Sep 26;191:265-270. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.09.049. Epub ahead of pr…

‘I won’t make it without this program’: the impact of safer opioid supply program closures in Ontario.

28. Oktober 2025 | International

‘I won’t make it without this program’: the impact of safer opioid supply program closures in Ontario. Ali, F., Sprakes, A., Mende-Gibson, J. et al. Harm Reduct J 22, 151 (2025). doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01298-6 https://harmredu…

Clinical Impact of an Expanded MOUD Access Initiative for Patients Hospitalized With Infections From Intravenous Opioid Use.

28. Oktober 2025 | International

Clinical Impact of an Expanded MOUD Access Initiative for Patients Hospitalized With Infections From Intravenous Opioid Use. Keegan J, Peppard W, Bauer R, Alvarez MB, Stoner K, McNeely J. Am J Med Open. 2025 Jun 1;14:100107. doi: 10.10…

Creation of a telehealth addiction consultation service at a rural hospital: a case study.

28. Oktober 2025 | International

Creation of a telehealth addiction consultation service at a rural hospital: a case study. Katz R, Fisher T, Singer-Clark T, Soares Iii W, Carpenter J, Schuessler N, Stadler H, Sahovey A, McAlearney AS, Samet JH, Chatterjee A. Addict S…

Opioid agonist therapy for opioid use disorder in primary versus specialty care.

28. Oktober 2025 | International

Opioid agonist therapy for opioid use disorder in primary versus specialty care. Perry D, Kirkwood JE, Doroshuk ML, Kelmer M, Korownyk CS, Ton J, Garrison SR. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Sep 8;9(9):CD013672. doi: 10.1002/14651858…

Systemic neglect hidden behind tolerance: the reproduction of vulnerability among aging heroin users within the community-based rehabilitation.

28. Oktober 2025 | International

Systemic neglect hidden behind tolerance: the reproduction of vulnerability among aging heroin users within the community-based rehabilitation. Song A, He J, Liu Z. Innov Aging. 2025 Jun 23;9(8):igaf066. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igaf066. PM…

Statewide Prehospital Buprenorphine in Delaware: Two-Years of Paramedic-Initiated Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Overdose.

27. Oktober 2025 | International

Statewide Prehospital Buprenorphine in Delaware: Two-Years of Paramedic-Initiated Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Overdose. Wanner GK, Dworkin M, Rosenbaum RA. Dela J Public Health. 2025 Sep 26;11(3):24-28. doi: 10.32481/djph…

Coverage for Opioid Use Disorder Medications in Medicaid Managed Care.

27. Oktober 2025 | International

Coverage for Opioid Use Disorder Medications in Medicaid Managed Care. Andrews CM, Feltus SR, Horgan CM, Thomas CP, Hodgkin D, Stewart MT. JAMA Health Forum. 2025;6(9):e253239. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.3239 https://jamanetwork…

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27. Oktober 2025 | International

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26. Oktober 2025 | International

Reducing stigma and expanding methadone access in the U.S.: the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act and beyond. Nunes, J. C., & Adinoff, B. (2025). The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 51(4), 413–418…

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19. Oktober 2025 | National

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19. Oktober 2025 | International

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18. Oktober 2025 | National

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | International

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04. Oktober 2025 | National

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29. September 2025 | International

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27. September 2025 | National

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27. September 2025 | National

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27. September 2025 | National

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27. September 2025 | International

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26. September 2025 | National

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26. September 2025 | National

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26. September 2025 | International

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26. September 2025 | International

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26. September 2025 | International

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26. September 2025 | International

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USA. 3 Approaches for Pharmacies to Dispense Methadone to Treat OUD

26. September 2025 | International

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26. September 2025 | International

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29. August 2025 | National

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29. August 2025 | International

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23. August 2025 | National

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23. August 2025 | National

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23. August 2025 | International

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23. August 2025 | International

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09. August 2025 | International

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09. August 2025 | International

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09. August 2025 | International

Addiction Consult Services, Mortality, and Acute Care Utilization in Inpatients With Opioid Use Disorder: A Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. Rostam-Abadi Y, Wang S, King C, et al. JAMA Netw Open…

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09. August 2025 | National

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03. August 2025 | National

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03. August 2025 | International

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03. August 2025 | International

A qualitative exploration of the downstream impact of a sustained disruption to the methadone supply in Mexico: effects on the mental, financial, and social health of patients with opioid use disorder in Tijuana. Bórquez A, Goldshear JL, Muño…

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03. August 2025 | International

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03. August 2025 | International

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03. August 2025 | International

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03. August 2025 | International

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27. Juli 2025 | International

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27. Juli 2025 | International

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27. Juli 2025 | International

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27. Juli 2025 | International

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17. Juli 2025 | National

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17. Juli 2025 | International

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Barriers and facilitators to injectable opioid agonist treatment engagement within a structural vulnerability context: a qualitative study of patient experiences in Vancouver, Canada.

06. Juli 2025 | International

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05. Juli 2025 | National

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05. Juli 2025 | International

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05. Juli 2025 | International

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05. Juli 2025 | International

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05. Juli 2025 | International

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05. Juli 2025 | International

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05. Juli 2025 | International

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05. Juli 2025 | International

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05. Juli 2025 | International

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04. Juli 2025 | International

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04. Juli 2025 | International

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04. Juli 2025 | International

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02. Juli 2025 | International

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16. Juni 2025 | International

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14. Juni 2025 | International

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10. Juni 2025 | International

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07. Juni 2025 | International

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07. Juni 2025 | International

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18. April 2025 | International

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18. April 2025 | International

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08. April 2025 | International

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11. März 2025 | International

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11. März 2025 | International

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07. März 2025 | International

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11. Februar 2025 | National

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08. Februar 2025 | International

Private Equity Ownership of US Opioid Treatment Programs. Zhu DT, Song Z, Kannan S, Cai CL, Bajaj SS, Gondi S. JAMA Psychiatry. 2025;82(2):204–206. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.4011 Abstract https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaps…

Mindfulness Training vs Recovery Support for Opioid Use, Craving, and Anxiety During Buprenorphine Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

03. Februar 2025 | International

Mindfulness Training vs Recovery Support for Opioid Use, Craving, and Anxiety During Buprenorphine Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Schuman-Olivier Z, Goodman H, Rosansky J, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(1):e245495…

Sociodemographic and clinical profiles of individuals with opioid dependence syndrome presenting to a tertiary care center in Assam: A retrospective review.

03. Februar 2025 | International

Sociodemographic and clinical profiles of individuals with opioid dependence syndrome presenting to a tertiary care center in Assam: A retrospective review. Chakravarty PJ, Mahintamani T, Mukherjee D, Daimary PP, Dutta H. Indian J Psyc…

Sex disparities in outcome of medication-assisted therapy of opioid use disorder: Nationally representative outpatient clinic data.

03. Februar 2025 | International

Sex disparities in outcome of medication-assisted therapy of opioid use disorder: Nationally representative outpatient clinic data. Butelman ER, Huang Y, McFarlane A, Slattery C, Goldstein RZ, Volkow ND, Alia-Klein N. Drug Alcohol Depe…

The national decline in overdose deaths is leaving Black communities behind - We’re working on ways to fix that

31. Januar 2025 | International

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31. Januar 2025 | International

Does recovery coaching after an opioid-related emergency department visit help prevent overdose? Peer recovery support service providers like recovery coaches are increasingly employed in hospital emergency departments (ED) to support people presen…

Trends in Treatment Need and Receipt for Substance Use Disorders in the US.

17. Januar 2025 | International

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The first five years of implementing Missouri's medication first approach to opioid use disorder treatment: Plateaus, regressions, and underbellies of progress.

17. Januar 2025 | International

The first five years of implementing Missouri's medication first approach to opioid use disorder treatment: Plateaus, regressions, and underbellies of progress. Winograd RP, Park B, Coffey B, Ghonasgi R, Blanchard B, Thater P, Brown KC. …

Breaking barriers: Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of telemedicine-assisted buprenorphine induction for opioid use disorder in India.

05. Januar 2025 | International

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Understanding the financial barriers to treatment among individuals with opioid use disorder: a focus group study.

05. Januar 2025 | International

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Do we need urine drug screens in opioid addiction treatment: An observational study on self-report versus urine drug screens.

05. Januar 2025 | International

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Emergency department utilization of the methadone "72-hour rule" to bridge or initiate and link to outpatient treatment.

05. Januar 2025 | International

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05. Januar 2025 | International

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05. Januar 2025 | International

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05. Januar 2025 | International

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05. Januar 2025 | International

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05. Januar 2025 | International

Opioid agonist treatment outcomes among individuals with a history of nonfatal overdose: Findings from a pragmatic, pan-Canadian, randomized control trial. Crepeault H, Ti L, Bach P, Wood E, Jutras-Aswad D, Le Foll B, Lim R, Socias ME. …

Formative evaluation of the implementation of digital therapeutics for opioids and other substance use disorders in primary care (DIGITS trial).

05. Januar 2025 | International

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Scaling up medications for opioid use disorder in Kentucky: Qualitative perspectives of treatment organizations.

05. Januar 2025 | International

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05. Januar 2025 | International

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05. Januar 2025 | International

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Telehealth and disparities in opioid use disorder treatment: Medicaid enrollees versus privately insured individuals.

05. Januar 2025 | International

Telehealth and disparities in opioid use disorder treatment: Medicaid enrollees versus privately insured individuals. Allen LD, Xu M. Health Serv Res. 2024 Dec 9:e14414. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.14414. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 396…

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04. Januar 2025 | National

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04. Januar 2025 | National

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USA. Opioid Overdose Epidemic Podcast Series - Evidence-based, practical insights addressing the opioid overdose epidemic

04. Januar 2025 | International

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27. Dezember 2024 | National

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24. Dezember 2024 | National

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19. Dezember 2024 | National

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19. Dezember 2024 | International

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Fraud and Fakery at the Country’s Largest Chain of Methadone Clinics

15. Dezember 2024 | International

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15. Dezember 2024 | International

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How Substance Use Treatment Services in Iran Survived Despite a Dual Catastrophic Situation.

15. Dezember 2024 | International

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11. Dezember 2024 | International

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Engagement in substance use disorder treatment after an emergency department visit among persons at high risk of opioid overdose: A prediction analysis.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

Engagement in substance use disorder treatment after an emergency department visit among persons at high risk of opioid overdose: A prediction analysis. Bhondoekhan F, Li Y, Hallowell BD, Mahoney L, Daly MM, Goulet J, Beaudoin FL, Chambers LC…

AFGHANISTAN DRUG INSIGHTS - VOLUME 3 - MAPPING OF FACILITIES FOR TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: ADDRESSING SERVICE PROVISION CHALLENGES IN A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

11. Dezember 2024 | International

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11. Dezember 2024 | International

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11. Dezember 2024 | International

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11. Dezember 2024 | International

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11. Dezember 2024 | International

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11. Dezember 2024 | International

Initiation of buprenorphine in the emergency department or emergency out-of-hospital setting: A mixed-methods systematic review. Armour R, Nielsen S, Buxton JA, Bolster J, Han MX, Ross L. Am J Emerg Med. 2024 Nov 17;88:12-22. doi: 10.1…

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11. Dezember 2024 | International

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How emergency departments are responding to the opioid crisis: Results from a statewide survey in Kentucky.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

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11. Dezember 2024 | International

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04. Dezember 2024 | International

Improving hospital-based opioid substitution therapy (iHOST): protocol for a mixed-methods evaluation. Lewer D, Brown M, Burns A, Eastwood N, Gittins R, Holland A, Hope V, Ko A, Lewthwaite P, Morris AM, Noctor A, Preston A, Scott J, Smith E…

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04. Dezember 2024 | International

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02. Dezember 2024 | National

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02. Dezember 2024 | International

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02. Dezember 2024 | International

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02. Dezember 2024 | International

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02. Dezember 2024 | International

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01. Dezember 2024 | International

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01. Dezember 2024 | International

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24. November 2024 | International

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11. November 2024 | International

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11. November 2024 | International

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11. November 2024 | International

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11. November 2024 | International

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11. November 2024 | International

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11. November 2024 | International

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24. Oktober 2024 | International

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17. Oktober 2024 | International

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17. Oktober 2024 | International

Facilitators of and barriers to buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department: a scoping review Bozinoff, Nikki et al. The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, Volume 38, 100899 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667…

Prevalence of stimulant use and the role of opioid agonist treatment among people who inject drugs in France: Results from the COSINUS cohort study.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Prevalence of stimulant use and the role of opioid agonist treatment among people who inject drugs in France: Results from the COSINUS cohort study. Roux P, Faye A, Sagaon-Teyssier L, Donadille C, Briand Madrid L, Carrieri MP, Maradan G, Jauf…

Accessibility of methadone treatment via public transit for syringe services program participants in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Accessibility of methadone treatment via public transit for syringe services program participants in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Plesons M, Malecki E, Ciraldo K, Ashbes E, Suarez E, Tookes HE, Bartholomew TS. Res Sq [Preprint]. 2024 Au…

Barriers and facilitators to implementing treatment for opioid use disorder in community hospitals.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Barriers and facilitators to implementing treatment for opioid use disorder in community hospitals. Shearer R, Hagedorn H, Englander H, Siegler T, Kibben R, Fawole A, Patten A, Fitzpatrick A, Laes J, Fernando J, Appleton N, Oot E, Titus H, Kr…

Experiences Accessing Health and Social Services during and after Natural Disasters among People Who Use Drugs in Houston, Texas.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Experiences Accessing Health and Social Services during and after Natural Disasters among People Who Use Drugs in Houston, Texas. Paquette CE, Danns T, Bordeaux M, Cullins Z, Brinkley-Rubinstein L. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024…

Variation in Opioid Agonist Dosing in Clinical Trials by Race and Ethnicity.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Variation in Opioid Agonist Dosing in Clinical Trials by Race and Ethnicity. Ross RK, Inose S, Shulman M, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(10):e2436612. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.36612 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanet…

Dosing Inequities in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Trials.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Dosing Inequities in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Trials. Schiff DM, Nidey N, Tiako MJN. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(10):e2436582. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.36582 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/28…

Emergency department buprenorphine program: staff concerns and recommended implementation strategies.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Emergency department buprenorphine program: staff concerns and recommended implementation strategies. Ajumobi O, Friedman S, Granner M, Lucero J, Westhoff J, Koch B, Wagner KD. Implement Sci Commun. 2024 Sep 27;5(1):104. doi: 10.1186/s…

Trends and Disparities in Initiation of Buprenorphine in US Emergency Departments, 2013-2022.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Trends and Disparities in Initiation of Buprenorphine in US Emergency Departments, 2013-2022. Chhabra N, Smith D, Dickinson G, Caglianone L, Taylor RA, D'Onofrio G, Karnik NS. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Sep 3;7(9):e2435603. doi: 10.1001/jama…

Buprenorphine discontinuation in telehealth-only treatment for opioid use disorder: A longitudinal cohort analysis.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Buprenorphine discontinuation in telehealth-only treatment for opioid use disorder: A longitudinal cohort analysis. Chan B, Cook R, Levander X, Wiest K, Hoffman K, Pertl K, Petluri R, McCarty D, Korthuis PT, Martin SA. J Subst Use Addict Tre…

Access and barriers to safer supply prescribing during a toxic drug emergency: a mixed methods study of implementation in British Columbia, Canada.

06. Oktober 2024 | International

Access and barriers to safer supply prescribing during a toxic drug emergency: a mixed methods study of implementation in British Columbia, Canada. Urbanoski KA, van Roode T, Selfridge M, Hogan KC, Fraser J, Lock K, McGreevy PB, Burmeister C, Barke…

Community-Based Medications First for Opioid Use Disorder - Care Utilization and Mortality Outcomes.

04. Oktober 2024 | International

Community-Based Medications First for Opioid Use Disorder - Care Utilization and Mortality Outcomes. Banta-Green CJ, Owens MD, Williams JR, Floyd AS, Williams-Gilbert W, Kingston S. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2024 Sep 14;15:173-183. doi: 10…

Report: The Drug Treatment Debate: Why Accessible and Voluntary Treatment Wins Out Over Forced

04. Oktober 2024 | International

Report: The Drug Treatment Debate: Why Accessible and Voluntary Treatment Wins Out Over Forced We all want people living with addiction to get the help they need. At the Drug Policy Alliance, we believe that everyone should have access to the subst…

USA. US will let more people take methadone at home

28. September 2024 | International

USA. US will let more people take methadone at home The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month, but experts say the addiction treatment changes could fall fl…

Trends and Disparities in Initiation of Buprenorphine in US Emergency Departments, 2013-2022.

28. September 2024 | International

Trends and Disparities in Initiation of Buprenorphine in US Emergency Departments, 2013-2022. Chhabra N, Smith D, Dickinson G, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(9):e2435603. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.35603 https://jamanetwork…

Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization.

27. September 2024 | International

Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization. Axeen S, Pacula RL, Merlin JS, Gordon AJ, Stein BD. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(9):e2435478. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.35478 https://jamanetwork.c…

Caring for Hospitalized Adults With Opioid Use Disorder in the Era of Fentanyl: A Review.

22. September 2024 | International

Caring for Hospitalized Adults With Opioid Use Disorder in the Era of Fentanyl: A Review. Englander H, Thakrar AP, Bagley SM, Rolley T, Dong K, Hyshka E. JAMA Intern Med. 2024;184(6):691–701. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7282 A…

Expert providers implement integrated and coordinated care in opioid use disorder treatment.

22. September 2024 | International

Expert providers implement integrated and coordinated care in opioid use disorder treatment. Harris LM, Guerrero EG, Khachikian T, Serrett V, Marsh JC. Int J Drug Policy. 2024 Oct;132:104567. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104567. Epub 202…

Barriers and facilitators to implementing CareConnect: A telehealth, low-barrier buprenorphine bridge clinic in Philadelphia.

22. September 2024 | International

Barriers and facilitators to implementing CareConnect: A telehealth, low-barrier buprenorphine bridge clinic in Philadelphia. Aronowitz SV, Holliday-Davis M, French R, Suhail-Sindhu S, O'Donnell N, Perrone J, Lowenstein M. Int J Drug P…

'I'm on the coast and I'm on methadone': A qualitative study examining access to opioid agonist treatment in rural and coastal British Columbia.

09. September 2024 | International

Implementation of a rural emergency department-initiated buprenorphine program in the mountain west: a study protocol.

09. September 2024 | International

Implementation of a rural emergency department-initiated buprenorphine program in the mountain west: a study protocol. Seliski N, Madsen T, Eley S, Colosimo J, Engar T, Gordon A, Barnett C, Humiston G, Morsillo T, Stolebarger L, Smid MC, Coch…

Inpatient initiation of long-acting injectable buprenorphine at a community hospital: A retrospective case series.

09. September 2024 | International

Inpatient initiation of long-acting injectable buprenorphine at a community hospital: A retrospective case series. O'Conor C, Farhi S, Cowan E, Fitzgerald R. J Addict Dis. 2024 Sep 1:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10550887.2024.2391145. Epub ahead…

Addiction Consult Service and Inpatient Outcomes Among Patients with OUD.

09. September 2024 | International

Addiction Consult Service and Inpatient Outcomes Among Patients with OUD. Jakubowski A, Singh-Tan S, Torres-Lockhart K, Lu T, Arnsten J, Southern W, Nahvi S. J Gen Intern Med. 2024 Aug 13. doi: 10.1007/s11606-024-08837-0. Epub ahead of…

Buprenorphine Prescribing Characteristics Following Relaxation of X-Waiver Training Requirements.

09. September 2024 | International

Buprenorphine Prescribing Characteristics Following Relaxation of X-Waiver Training Requirements. Christine PJ, Chahine RA, Kimmel SD, Mack N, Douglas C, Stopka TJ, Calver K, Fanucchi LC, Slavova S, Lofwall M, Feaster DJ, Lyons M, Ezell J, La…

Emergency department management of opioid use disorder in pediatric patients.

09. September 2024 | International

Emergency department management of opioid use disorder in pediatric patients. Schwarz ES, Dietrich AM, Sandelich S, Hooley G, Rose E, Ruttan T, Simon EL, Sulton C, Wall J. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2024 Aug 25;5(5):e13265…

Characteristics of women on opioid substitution therapy in primary healthcare in Tshwane (South Africa): a retrospective observational study.

04. September 2024 | International

Characteristics of women on opioid substitution therapy in primary healthcare in Tshwane (South Africa): a retrospective observational study. Goeieman DS, Mash R, Gloeck NR, Scheibe A. BJGP Open. 2024 Aug 21:BJGPO.2024.0049. doi: 10.33…

Expectations and needs of people with illicit substance use disorders in general practice: a qualitative study in Belgium.

04. September 2024 | International

Expectations and needs of people with illicit substance use disorders in general practice: a qualitative study in Belgium. Richelle L, Kacenelenbogen N, Kornreich C, Aron M. BMC Prim Care. 2024 Aug 14;25(1):303. doi: 10.1186/s12875-024…

Association of economic and racial segregation with restricted buprenorphine dispensing in U.S. community pharmacies.

04. September 2024 | International

Association of economic and racial segregation with restricted buprenorphine dispensing in U.S. community pharmacies. Moon KJ, Linton SL, Kazerouni NJ, Levander XA, Irwin AN, Hartung DM. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2024 Jul 14;12:100255…

Die Herausforderungen für die psychiatrische Versorgung durch synthetische Drogen

31. August 2024 | National

Die Herausforderungen für die psychiatrische Versorgung durch synthetische Drogen verfasst von: Prof. Dr. med. Norbert Scherbaum, Udo Bonnet Der Nervenarzt, 28.08.2024 Diskussion Es bleibt abzuwarten, ob NPS und NSO die herkömmlichen Droge…

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Primary Care.

31. August 2024 | International

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Primary Care. del Pozo B, Park JN, Taylor BG, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(6):e2419094. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.19094 https://jamanetwork.com/jour…

"To Battle The Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic, Modernize Methadone Treatment",

31. August 2024 | International

"To Battle The Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic, Modernize Methadone Treatment", Health Affairs Forefront, August 20, 2024. DOI: 10.1377/forefront.20240815.54389 https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/battle-fentanyl-overdose-epidemic-mod…

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21. August 2024 | International

Schweiz. Vorurteile abbauen, Genesung fördern 9 von 10 Menschen mit einer Abhängigkeitserkrankung erhalten in der Schweiz keine passende Behandlung oder haben keinen Zugang dazu. Dabei wäre dies dringend notwendig, denn diese Versorgungslücke hat g…

Initiation of Buprenorphine in the Emergency Department: A Survey of Emergency Clinicians.

11. August 2024 | International

Initiation of Buprenorphine in the Emergency Department: A Survey of Emergency Clinicians. Barkley A, Lander L, Dilcher B, Tuscano M. West J Emerg Med. 2024 Jul;25(4):470-476. doi: 10.5811/westjem.18029. PMID: 39028232; PMCID: PMC11254164…

Variability in Practice of Buprenorphine Treatment by Emergency Department Operational Characteristics.

11. August 2024 | International

Variability in Practice of Buprenorphine Treatment by Emergency Department Operational Characteristics. Comstock G, Truszczynski N, Michael SS, Hoppe J. West J Emerg Med. 2024 Jul;25(4):483-489. doi: 10.5811/westjem.18019. PMID: 390282…

Successful administration of extended-release buprenorphine in the emergency department.

11. August 2024 | International

Successful administration of extended-release buprenorphine in the emergency department. LeSaint KT, Kendric KJ, Logan AA. Am J Emerg Med. 2024 Jul 28:S0735-6757(24)00368-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2024.07.046. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 3…

Patient experiences of buprenorphine dispensing from a mobile medical unit.

11. August 2024 | International

Patient experiences of buprenorphine dispensing from a mobile medical unit. Messmer SE, Elmes AT, Infante AF, Patterson A, Smith M, Murphy AL, Jimenez AD, Mayer S, Watson DP, Whitfield K, Fisher SJ, Jarrett JB. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2…

A Novel Use of the "3-Day Rule": Post-discharge Methadone Dosing in the Emergency Department.

11. August 2024 | International

A Novel Use of the "3-Day Rule": Post-discharge Methadone Dosing in the Emergency Department. Nikolaides JK, Tran TH, Ramsey E, Salib S, Swoboda H. West J Emerg Med. 2024 Jul;25(4):477-482. doi: 10.5811/westjem.18030. PMID: 39028233; P…

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11. August 2024 | International

Medicare Payment for Opioid Treatment Programs. Nakamoto CH, Huskamp HA, Donohue JM, Barnett ML, Gordon AJ, Mehrotra A. JAMA Health Forum. 2024 Jul 5;5(7):e241907. doi: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2024.1907. PMID: 39028654; PMCID: PMC11259…

Opioid Overdose After Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Initiation Following Hospitalization or ED Visit.

11. August 2024 | International

Opioid Overdose After Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Initiation Following Hospitalization or ED Visit. Weiner SG, Little K, Yoo J, Flores DP, Hildebran C, Wright DA, Ritter GA, El Ibrahimi S. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e242395…

Identifying facilitators and barriers to the uptake of medication for opioid use disorder in Washington, DC: A community-engaged concept mapping approach.

11. August 2024 | International

Identifying facilitators and barriers to the uptake of medication for opioid use disorder in Washington, DC: A community-engaged concept mapping approach. Gullahorn B, Kuo I, Robinson AM, Bailey J, Loken J, Taggart T. PLoS One. 2024 Ju…

Buprenorphine Prescribing Characteristics Following Relaxation of X-Waiver Training Requirements.

11. August 2024 | International

Buprenorphine Prescribing Characteristics Following Relaxation of X-Waiver Training Requirements. Christine PJ, Chahine RA, Kimmel SD, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(8):e2425999. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.25999 ht…

Spatial inequities in access to medications for treatment of opioid use disorder highlight scarcity of methadone providers under counterfactual scenarios.

11. August 2024 | International

Spatial inequities in access to medications for treatment of opioid use disorder highlight scarcity of methadone providers under counterfactual scenarios. Tatara E, Lin Q, Ozik J, Kolak M, Collier N, Halpern D, Anselin L, Dahari H, Boodram B…

Navigating challenges and opportunities: perspectives on digital service development in substance use disorder treatment.

11. August 2024 | International

Navigating challenges and opportunities: perspectives on digital service development in substance use disorder treatment. Kosonen J, Shorter GW, Kuusisto K. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2024 Aug 1;19(1):36. doi: 10.1186/s13011-024-00…

Physician Reluctance to Intervene in Addiction: A Systematic Review.

28. Juli 2024 | International

Physician Reluctance to Intervene in Addiction: A Systematic Review. Campopiano von Klimo M, Nolan L, Corbin M, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2420837. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.20837 https://jamanetwork…

USA. Few Patients Offered Evidence-Based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

28. Juli 2024 | International

USA. Few Patients Offered Evidence-Based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder More than a third of substance-use treatment facilities do not offer medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and less than half were offered evidence-based psychosocial…

USA. Portland Sobering Center Delayed, But How Much Would It Help?

28. Juli 2024 | International

USA. Portland Sobering Center Delayed, But How Much Would It Help? A planned sobering center in Portland, Oregon is mired in controversy. Its opening has been pushed back to fall 2026. Downtown business owners want it built faster, and police want…

USA. Doctors reluctant to treat addiction most commonly report “lack of institutional support” as barrier

28. Juli 2024 | International

USA. Doctors reluctant to treat addiction most commonly report “lack of institutional support” as barrier NIH study highlights need for greater education, training, and policies to increase adoption of evidence-based care for addiction among…

USA. To Address the Fentanyl Crisis, Greater Access to Methadone Is Needed

28. Juli 2024 | International

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25. Juli 2024 | National

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25. Juli 2024 | National

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My Old Doctor Gave Me Methadone. Being Forced Into a Clinic Ruined It.

16. Juli 2024 | International

My Old Doctor Gave Me Methadone. Being Forced Into a Clinic Ruined It. I lost my leg in a car accident when I was 15. A little while after, I started having pain from nerve damage. I was prescribed oxycodone. Very quickly, and unlike the large majo…

Treatment Approaches for Opioid Use Disorder Offered in US Substance Use Treatment Facilities.

16. Juli 2024 | International

Treatment Approaches for Opioid Use Disorder Offered in US Substance Use Treatment Facilities. Park TW, Shuey B, Liebschutz J, Cantor J, Anderson TS. JAMA. Published online July 11, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024…

Medicaid-Covered Peer Support Services Used by Enrollees With Opioid Use Disorder.

16. Juli 2024 | International

Medicaid-Covered Peer Support Services Used by Enrollees With Opioid Use Disorder. Bao Y, Zhang H, Hutchings K, Harris RA, Calderbank T, Schackman BR. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2420737. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.20737 https://…

Availability of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Community Mental Health Facilities.

16. Juli 2024 | International

Availability of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Community Mental Health Facilities. Cantor J, Griffin BA, Levitan B, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(6):e2417545. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.17545 https://jaman…

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Buprenorphine deaths confirmed by toxicology reveal a low proportion of opioid agonist treatment before death in Finland.

06. Juli 2024 | International

Buprenorphine deaths confirmed by toxicology reveal a low proportion of opioid agonist treatment before death in Finland. Mariottini C, Häkkinen M, Kriikku P, Ojanperä I. Int J Legal Med. 2024 Jun 24. doi: 10.1007/s00414-024-03273-5. Epub ah…

Treatment non-adherence among methadone maintenance patients and associated factors: a multicenter, cross-sectional study in Vietnam.

06. Juli 2024 | International

Treatment non-adherence among methadone maintenance patients and associated factors: a multicenter, cross-sectional study in Vietnam. Nguyen HTT, Dinh DX. Harm Reduct J. 2024 Jul 3;21(1):129. doi: 10.1186/s12954-024-01040-8. PMID: 3896…

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Population Estimates - United States, 2022.

06. Juli 2024 | International

Payment-related barriers to medications for opioid use disorder: A critical review of the literature and real-world application.

06. Juli 2024 | International

Payment-related barriers to medications for opioid use disorder: A critical review of the literature and real-world application. Bowser D, Bohler R, Davis MT, Hodgkin D, Horgan C. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2024 Jun 19:209441. doi: 10.1…

Trends in the Prescribing of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder, 2019-2023.

06. Juli 2024 | International

Trends in the Prescribing of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder, 2019-2023. Savitz ST, Stevens MA, Nath B, D'Onofrio G, Melnick ER, Jeffery MM. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2024 May 24;8(3):308-320. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2…

Experience of Patients With Heroin Addiction Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Community Settings in Taiwan.

06. Juli 2024 | International

Experience of Patients With Heroin Addiction Receiving Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Community Settings in Taiwan. Shih MH, Hsu WY, Siao CL, Lee LH, Chen SL, Tsay SL, Yang CI. J Nurs Res. 2024 Jun 21. doi: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000619…

Mobile addiction treatment and harm reduction services as tools to address health inequities: a community case study of the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center mobile unit.

04. Juli 2024 | International

Mobile addiction treatment and harm reduction services as tools to address health inequities: a community case study of the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center mobile unit. Pinkhover A, Celata K, Baker T, Chatterjee A, Lunze K. Front P…

The Mobile Overdose Response Program: A mobile, low-threshold opioid use disorder treatment model in Philadelphia

02. Juli 2024 | International

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02. Juli 2024 | International

Risk factors for poor treatment outcomes among opioid-dependent clients taking methadone in Mombasa, Kenya. Mwanyalu N, Nunga M, Mwanyamawi R, Abdallah S, Owiny M. Adv Drug Alcohol Res. 2024 Jun 7;4:11791. doi: 10.3389/adar.2024.11791…

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30. Juni 2024 | National

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30. Juni 2024 | International

USA. Patients visiting the emergency department benefit from specialized hospital-based addiction support When people experience substance-related consequences, they may show up to emergency departments, providing an opportune time to help alter th…

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30. Juni 2024 | International

Association of hospital-based substance use supports on emergency department revisits: a retrospective cohort study in Sudbury, Canada from 2018 to 2022. Tatangelo, M., Landry, R., Beaulieu, D. et al. Harm Reduct J 21, 71 (2024). d…

Comparing methadone policy and practice in France and the US: Implications for US policy reform.

30. Juni 2024 | International

Comparing methadone policy and practice in France and the US: Implications for US policy reform. Englander H, Chappuy M, Krawczyck N, Bratberg J, Potee R, Jauffret-Roustide M, Rolland B. Int J Drug Policy. 2024 Jun 14;129:104487. doi…

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30. Juni 2024 | International

USA. Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment NIH-supported study reveals crucial need to increase public awareness that medications for opioid use disorder can be prescribed in primary care set…

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21. Juni 2024 | International

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19. Juni 2024 | International

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15. Juni 2024 | International

Telehealth Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement vs Usual Care in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder and Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Cooperman NA, Lu S, Hanley AW, et al. JAMA Psychiatry. 2024;81(4):338…

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05. Juni 2024 | International

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05. Juni 2024 | International

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05. Juni 2024 | International

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05. Juni 2024 | International

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05. Juni 2024 | International

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05. Juni 2024 | International

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05. Juni 2024 | International

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28. Mai 2024 | International

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26. Mai 2024 | International

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24. Mai 2024 | International

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21. Mai 2024 | International

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21. Mai 2024 | International

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16. Mai 2024 | International

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05. Mai 2024 | International

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05. Mai 2024 | International

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05. Mai 2024 | International

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05. Mai 2024 | International

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04. Mai 2024 | International

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04. Mai 2024 | International

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03. Mai 2024 | International

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03. Mai 2024 | International

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03. Mai 2024 | International

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03. Mai 2024 | International

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07. April 2024 | International

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06. April 2024 | International

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06. April 2024 | International

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06. April 2024 | International

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05. April 2024 | International

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04. April 2024 | International

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03. April 2024 | International

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02. April 2024 | International

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12. März 2024 | International

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12. März 2024 | International

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12. März 2024 | International

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21. Januar 2024 | International

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USA. ‘Addiction is a chronic medical illness that's treatable,’ and primary care physicians can help - ASAM president discusses current state of opioid crisis and how primary care could be a new avenue for physicians to connect patients to treatment.

21. Januar 2024 | International

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08. Januar 2024 | International

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08. Januar 2024 | International

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Retention and critical outcomes among new methadone maintenance patients following extended take-home reforms: a retrospective observational cohort study. Williams AR, Krawczyk N, Hu MC, Harpel L, Aydinoglo N, Cerda M, Rotrosen J, Nunes EV.&n…

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23. Dezember 2023 | International

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19. Dezember 2023 | International

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17. Dezember 2023 | International

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | National

Kempten. Hilfe für Erwachsene mit Suchtmittelabhängigkeit Kempten – In der Gerberstraße 38, in der nördlichen Innenstadt von Kempten, finden Erwachsene, die von illegalen Drogen, Medikamenten oder Alkohol abhängig sind, seit zehn Jahren medizi…

Bielefeld. Geplante Diamorphin-Praxis in Bielefeld: Bewährtes Drogenhilfekonzept nicht gefährden!

14. September 2023 | National

Bielefeld. Geplante Diamorphin-Praxis in Bielefeld: Bewährtes Drogenhilfekonzept nicht gefährden! Das Bielefelder Drogenhilfekonzept hat sich seit mehr als dreißig Jahren bewährt. Durch Ergänzungen und Erweiterungen konnte den geänderten Anforderung…

Schottland. MAT Service Standards- Leaflet for people in treatment (June 2023)

14. September 2023 | International

Schottland. MAT Service Standards- Leaflet for people in treatment (June 2023) (sdf – Scottish Drugs Forum, Schottland, 2023) https://www.matstandards.co.uk/s/MAT-Leaflet-People-Using-Services-SDF-June-2023V1.pdf

USA. Medications for Opioid Use Disorder — MOUD — and Adolescents

14. September 2023 | International

USA. Medications for Opioid Use Disorder — MOUD — and Adolescents Treatment with drugs such as buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone is deemed the gold standard for youth with opioid addictions. Why isn’t it used more often? (Discover Magazine, US…

Estimated Clinical Outcomes and Cost-effectiveness Associated With Provision of Addiction Treatment in US Primary Care Clinics.

14. September 2023 | International

Estimated Clinical Outcomes and Cost-effectiveness Associated With Provision of Addiction Treatment in US Primary Care Clinics. Jawa R, Tin Y, Nall S, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(4):e237888. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.7888 https…

USA. Did ASAM Fight to Limit Federal Methadone Reform Bill?

14. September 2023 | International

USA. Did ASAM Fight to Limit Federal Methadone Reform Bill? The American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) successfully fought to prevent expansion of methadone prescribing to a wide range of medical practitioners in a current federal reform bil…

Only 1 in 5 U.S. adults with opioid use disorder received medications to treat it in 2021

14. September 2023 | International

Only 1 in 5 U.S. adults with opioid use disorder received medications to treat it in 2021 NIH and CDC study finds telehealth associated with increased likelihood of receiving evidence-based standard of care. In 2021, an estimated 2.5 million p…

Patient-Centered Outcomes Associated With a Novel Office-Based Opioid Treatment Program in a District Health Department: Mixed Methods Pilot Study

14. September 2023 | International

Patient-Centered Outcomes Associated With a Novel Office-Based Opioid Treatment Program in a District Health Department: Mixed Methods Pilot Study Coles T, Chen H, Des Marais A, Sachdeva N, Bush C, Macon Harrison L, Guthrie S JMIR Form R…

USA. Einer von fünf Opioidabhängigen erhält medikamentöse Behandlung

14. September 2023 | International

USA. Einer von fünf Opioidabhängigen erhält medikamentöse Behandlung Buford – Nur einer von fünf Erwachsenen mit Opioidabhängigkeit in den USA erhält eine medikamentöse Therapie dagegen. Das ist das Ergebnis einer kürzlich veröffentlichten Studie de…

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults With Past-Year Opioid Use Disorder in the US, 2021.

14. September 2023 | International

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults With Past-Year Opioid Use Disorder in the US, 2021. Jones CM, Han B, Baldwin GT, Einstein EB, Compton WM. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(8):e2327488. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.27488 h…

Recruiting and Retaining Patients in Low Threshold Opioid Agonist Treatment: A Retrospective Cohort Study

14. September 2023 | International

Recruiting and Retaining Patients in Low Threshold Opioid Agonist Treatment: A Retrospective Cohort Study Authors: Henriksen K., Jacobsen J.-A., Henriksen E., Gomes L., Wüsthoff L. E., Arnevik E. A., and Krajci P. Heroin Addiction and Related Clinic…

International perspectives on opioid use disorder and treatment: Results from an online convenience sample

14. September 2023 | International

International perspectives on opioid use disorder and treatment: Results from an online convenience sample Authors: Melby K., Farokhnia M., Tolomeo S., Bhad R., Bramnes J.G., Baldacchino A., Rao R., Kandasami G., Butner J.L., Phan V., Fonseca F., Ra…

Service users' perception and attitude toward telemedicine-based treatment for substance use disorders: A qualitative study from India.

14. September 2023 | International

Service users' perception and attitude toward telemedicine-based treatment for substance use disorders: A qualitative study from India. Ghosh A, Mahintamani T, Aswathy PV, Basu D, Mattoo SK, Subodh BN, Pillai RR, Kaur M. Indian J Psychia…

Undertreatment of opioid use disorder in patients hospitalized with injection drug use-associated infections.

14. September 2023 | International

Undertreatment of opioid use disorder in patients hospitalized with injection drug use-associated infections. Rosenthal ES, Brokus C, Sun J, Carpenter JE, Catalanotti J, Eaton EF, Steck AR, Kuo I, Burkholder GA, Akselrod H, McGonigle K, Moran…

Medication Assisted Treatment Program Policies: Opinions of People in Treatment.

14. September 2023 | International

Medication Assisted Treatment Program Policies: Opinions of People in Treatment. Carter M, Boyd J, Bennett T, Baus A. J Prim Care Community Health. 2023 Jan-Dec;14:21501319231195606. doi: 10.1177/21501319231195606. PMID: 37635696; PMCID…

Integrating Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Into Primary Care Settings.

14. September 2023 | International

Integrating Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Into Primary Care Settings. Austin EJ, Chen J, Briggs ES, Ferro L, Barry P, Heald A, Merrill JO, Curran GM, Saxon AJ, Fortney JC, Ratzliff AD, Williams EC. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Aug 1;6(8):e232862…

Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Opioid Use Disorder and Offered Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Emergency Department.

14. September 2023 | International

Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Opioid Use Disorder and Offered Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Emergency Department. Fu W, Adzhiashvili V, Majlesi N. Cureus. 2023 Jul 6;15(7):e41464. doi: 10.7759/cureus.4…

The impact of polysubstance use patterns on engagement of substance use disorder treatment among emergency department patients at high risk of opioid overdose.

14. September 2023 | International

The impact of polysubstance use patterns on engagement of substance use disorder treatment among emergency department patients at high risk of opioid overdose. Bhondoekhan F, Li Y, Gaither R, Daly MM, Hallowell BD, Chambers LC, Beaudoin FL, Ma…

The use of patient navigation to transition detoxification patients to substance use treatment in the Alaska Interior.

14. September 2023 | International

The use of patient navigation to transition detoxification patients to substance use treatment in the Alaska Interior. Running Bear U, Poole EM, Muller C, Hanson JD, Noonan C, Trojan J, Rosenman R, Manson SM. Public Health Pract (Oxf). 2…

The urgent need for opioid agonist treatment in Russia.

14. September 2023 | International

The urgent need for opioid agonist treatment in Russia. Harvey L, Rybak N, Rich J. Lancet HIV. 2023 Sep;10(9):e559-e560. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(23)00177-7. PMID: 37659840. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(…

Australien. Opioid Pharmacotherapy at the Crossroads: Enduring Barriers and New Opportunities

14. September 2023 | International

Australien. Opioid Pharmacotherapy at the Crossroads: Enduring Barriers and New Opportunities This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the Australian opioid pharmacotherapy landscape, including recommendations to stabilise this fragile system…

A mobile addiction service for community-based overdose prevention.

14. September 2023 | International

A mobile addiction service for community-based overdose prevention. Pepin MD, Joseph JK, Chapman BP, McAuliffe C, O'Donnell LK, Marano RL, Carreiro SP, Garcia EJ, Silk H, Babu KM. Front Public Health. 2023 Jul 19;11:1154813. doi: 10.3389…

Urine Drug Screening in a Telehealth Setting for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder.

14. September 2023 | International

Urine Drug Screening in a Telehealth Setting for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. Williams AR, Rowe C, Gallagher R, Aronowitz SV, Diamond-Reivich J, Bisaga A. JAMA Health Forum. 2023 Jul 7;4(7):e232247. doi: 10.1001/jamahealthforum…

Characteristics and Prescribing Patterns of Clinicians Waivered to Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Before and After Release of New Practice Guidelines.

14. September 2023 | International

Characteristics and Prescribing Patterns of Clinicians Waivered to Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Before and After Release of New Practice Guidelines. Jones CM, Olsen Y, Ali MM, Sherry TB, Mcaninch J, Creedon T, Juliana P, Jac…

Trends in Rates of Opioid Agonist Treatment and Opioid-Related Deaths for Youths in Ontario, Canada, 2013-2021.

14. September 2023 | International

Trends in Rates of Opioid Agonist Treatment and Opioid-Related Deaths for Youths in Ontario, Canada, 2013-2021. Rosic T, Kolla G, Leece P, Kitchen S, Gomes T. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Jul 3;6(7):e2321947. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.21…

Diamorphingestützte Behandlung: MAGS NRW regelt Einbindung in das örtliche Suchthilfesystem verbindlich

14. September 2023 | National

Diamorphingestützte Behandlung: MAGS NRW regelt Einbindung in das örtliche Suchthilfesystem verbindlich Um eine einheitliche Anwendung beim Vollzug der bundesgesetzlichen Vorgaben in allen Regierungsbezirken in Nordrhein-Westfalen zu gewährleisten…

Disparities in Emergency Department Naloxone and Buprenorphine Initiation.

14. September 2023 | International

Disparities in Emergency Department Naloxone and Buprenorphine Initiation. Papp J, Emerman C. West J Emerg Med. 2023 Jun 30;24(4):710-716. doi: 10.5811/westjem.58636. PMID: 37527392; PMCID: PMC10393464. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/a…

New Patients in Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Spain.

14. September 2023 | International

New Patients in Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Spain. Pulido J, Pastor-Moreno G, Guerras JM, Belza MJ, Cáceres A, Cea-Soriano L, Sordo L. Subst Abuse. 2023 Jun 28;17:11782218231182552. doi: 10.1177/11782218231182552. PMID: 37426878; P…

A multicomponent holistic care pathway for people who use drugs in Tayside, Scotland.

13. September 2023 | International

A multicomponent holistic care pathway for people who use drugs in Tayside, Scotland. Byrne CJ, Radley A, Fletcher E, Thain D, Stephens BP, Dillon JF. Int J Drug Policy. 2023 Aug 11;120:104159. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104159. Epub ahe…

Impact of Administering Buprenorphine to Overdose Survivors Using Emergency Medical Services

30. Juni 2023 | International

Impact of Administering Buprenorphine to Overdose Survivors Using Emergency Medical Services Carroll, Gerard et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine, Volume 81, Issue 2, 165 - 175 https://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(22)00506-6/fullte…

USA. State Emergency Medical Services Offices Respond to the Opioid Epidemic

30. Juni 2023 | International

USA. State Emergency Medical Services Offices Respond to the Opioid Epidemic (Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP), USA, März 2023) https://www.cossapresources.org/Content/Docume…

So leisten Hausarztpraxen einen wichtigen Beitrag bei Suchterkrankungen

28. Juni 2023 | National

So leisten Hausarztpraxen einen wichtigen Beitrag bei Suchterkrankungen Professor Dr. med. Markus Backmund gibt einen Überblick, welche wichtige Rolle die hausärztliche Versorgung bei Sucht-Prävention und -Aufklärung spielt und in welchem Rahmen ei…

Clinics Optimizing Methadone Take-homes for opioid use disorder (COMET): Protocol for a stepped-wedge randomized trial to facilitate clinic level changes.

17. Juni 2023 | International

Clinics Optimizing Methadone Take-homes for opioid use disorder (COMET): Protocol for a stepped-wedge randomized trial to facilitate clinic level changes. Choi S, O’Grady MA, Cleland CM, Knopf E, Hong S, D’Aunno T, et al. (2023) PLoS O…

Deimplementation in the provision of opioid agonist treatment to achieve equity of care for people engaged in treatment: a qualitative study.

17. Juni 2023 | International

Deimplementation in the provision of opioid agonist treatment to achieve equity of care for people engaged in treatment: a qualitative study. Conway A, Marshall AD, Crawford S, Hayllar J, Grebely J, Treloar C. Implement Sci. 2023 Jun 9…

USA. I Chose Fentanyl Over the Humiliation of Methadone Treatment

17. Juni 2023 | International

USA. I Chose Fentanyl Over the Humiliation of Methadone Treatment I already knew that my methadone clinic didn’t give a fuck about me or my fellow patients—that much was clear from Day One. But early on a wet winter morning in December 2021, I trul…

Europa. Opioid agonist treatment – the current situation in Europe (European Drug Report 2023)

17. Juni 2023 | International

Europa. Opioid agonist treatment – the current situation in Europe (European Drug Report 2023) Opioid users represent the largest group undergoing specialised drug treatment, mainly in the form of opioid agonist treatment. On this page, you c…

USA. Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans

17. Juni 2023 | International

USA. Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans AATOD produced a second webinar in expanding the use of mobile vans connected to Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). The first webinar was produced on August 11, 2021, following the relea…

Indien. India: Thousands affected as Kashmir grapples with drug abuse, police begin major crackdown

10. Juni 2023 | International

Indien. India: Thousands affected as Kashmir grapples with drug abuse, police begin major crackdown Kashmir Valley, famously known as paradise on Earth, has become one of the top Indian states fighting drug abuse. Thousands of syringes ar…

Indien. Kashmir battles alarming drug addiction crisis

10. Juni 2023 | International

Indien. Kashmir battles alarming drug addiction crisis On a rainy morning in May, dozens of young men queued outside a drug rehabilitation centre in Srinagar city in Indian-administered Kashmir. Many of them were teens accompanied by their parents…

Drug use patterns and factors related to the use and discontinuation of medications for opioid use disorder in the age of fentanyl: findings from a mixed-methods study of people who use drugs.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Drug use patterns and factors related to the use and discontinuation of medications for opioid use disorder in the age of fentanyl: findings from a mixed-methods study of people who use drugs. Hughto JMW, Tapper A, Rapisarda SS, Stopka TJ, Pa…

Public health and medical preparedness for mass casualties from the deliberate release of synthetic opioids.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Public health and medical preparedness for mass casualties from the deliberate release of synthetic opioids. Cibulsky SM, Wille T, Funk R, Sokolowski D, Gagnon C, Lafontaine M, Brevett C, Jabbour R, Cox J, Russell DR, Jett DA, Thomas JD, Nels…

Buprenorphine/naloxone initiation and referral as a quality improvement intervention for patients who live with opioid use disorder: quantitative evaluation of provincial spread to 107 rural and urban Alberta emergency departments.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Buprenorphine/naloxone initiation and referral as a quality improvement intervention for patients who live with opioid use disorder: quantitative evaluation of provincial spread to 107 rural and urban Alberta emergency departments. Stone KD…

State alignment with federal regulations in 2022 to relax buprenorphine 30-patient waiver requirements.

06. Juni 2023 | International

State alignment with federal regulations in 2022 to relax buprenorphine 30-patient waiver requirements. Silwal A, Talbert J, Bohler RM, Kelsch J, Cook C, Blevins D, Gallivan M, Hunt T, Hatcher SM, Thomas CP, Williams S, Fanucchi L, Lofwall MR…

Association of Selected State Policies and Requirements for Buprenorphine Treatment With Per Capita Months of Treatment.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Association of Selected State Policies and Requirements for Buprenorphine Treatment With Per Capita Months of Treatment. Stein BD, Saloner BK, Golan OK, Andraka-Christou B, Andrews CM, Dick AW, Davis CS, Sheng F, Gordon AJ. JAMA Health…

"Come try it out. Get your foot in the door:" Exploring patient perspectives on low-barrier treatment for opioid use disorder.

06. Juni 2023 | International

"Come try it out. Get your foot in the door:" Exploring patient perspectives on low-barrier treatment for opioid use disorder. Lowenstein M, Abrams MP, Crowe M, Shimamoto K, Mazzella S, Botcheos D, Bertocchi J, Westfahl S, Chertok J, Garcia K…

Hospital-based clinicians lack knowledge and comfort in initiating medications for opioid use disorder: opportunities for training innovation.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Hospital-based clinicians lack knowledge and comfort in initiating medications for opioid use disorder: opportunities for training innovation. Jakubowski A, Singh-Tan S, Torres-Lockhart K, Nahvi S, Stein M, Fox AD, Lu T. Addict Sci Cli…

National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network Meeting Report: Advancing Emergency Department Initiation of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder.

06. Juni 2023 | International

National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network Meeting Report: Advancing Emergency Department Initiation of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder. Cowan E, Perrone J, Bernstein SL, Coupet E Jr, Fiellin DA, Hawk K, Herring A, Huntley…

Identifying Barriers to OUD Treatment Linkage From the Emergency Department to the Community.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Identifying Barriers to OUD Treatment Linkage From the Emergency Department to the Community. Calcaterra SL, Martin M, Englander H. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 May 1;6(5):e2312683. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.12683. PMID: 37163270. https://j…

Perspectives of Clinicians and Staff at Community-Based Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Settings on Linkages With Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine Programs.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Perspectives of Clinicians and Staff at Community-Based Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Settings on Linkages With Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine Programs. Sue KL, Chawarski M, Curry L, McNeil R, Coupet E Jr, Schwartz RP, Wilder C, Tsui…

Freudenstadt. SURE / SURE+ in der Fachklinik WiesengrundSURE / SURE+ in der Fachklinik Wiesengrund - Denn Substitution ist kein Hinderungsgrund für eine Entwöhnungstherapie!

06. Juni 2023 | National

Freudenstadt. SURE / SURE+ in der Fachklinik WiesengrundSURE / SURE+ in der Fachklinik Wiesengrund - Denn Substitution ist kein Hinderungsgrund für eine Entwöhnungstherapie! Das Team der FK Wiesengrund bietet in Absprache mit der Deutsche…

Racial Inequality in Receipt of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

24. Mai 2023 | International

Racial Inequality in Receipt of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Barnett ML, Meara E, Lewinson T, Hardy B, Chyn D, Onsando M, Huskamp HA, Mehrotra A, Morden NE. N Engl J Med. 2023 May 11;388(19):1779-1789. doi: 10.1056/NEJMsa221241…

Schweiz. Aufatmen für Suchtkranke - Der Methadon-Engpass in der Schweiz ist definitiv vorbei (Video/Text)

21. Mai 2023 | International

Schweiz. Aufatmen für Suchtkranke - Der Methadon-Engpass in der Schweiz ist definitiv vorbei (Video/Text) Wegen verschiedener Mängel musste die wichtigste Schweizer Methadon-Herstellerin Ende 2022 überraschend den Betrieb einstellen. Das Schwe…

Kanada. Prescribed Safer Supply Programs: Emerging Evidence

16. Mai 2023 | International

Kanada. Prescribed Safer Supply Programs: Emerging Evidence Safe supply refers to regulated pharmaceutical drugs of known content, quantity, quality, and potency that provide the mind/body altering properties of drugs that are currently only availa…

Berlin. Vier Jahrzehnte an der Nadel

14. Mai 2023 | National

Berlin. Vier Jahrzehnte an der Nadel Mit etwa 40 Jahren sterben Opiatsüchtige in der Regel. Viola Blecher ist 73 Jahre alt – und seit mehr als 40 Jahren heroinabhängig. Wie hat sie es geschafft zu überleben? (Zeit, 12.05.2023) Https://www.ze…

Transitioning off methadone: A qualitative study exploring why patients discontinue methadone treatment for opioid use disorder.

13. Mai 2023 | International

Transitioning off methadone: A qualitative study exploring why patients discontinue methadone treatment for opioid use disorder. Thakrar AP, Pytell JD, Stoller KB, Walters V, Weiss RD, Chander G. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2023 Apr 23;1…

USA. SAMHSA and FDA Issue New Dear Colleague Letter Promoting the Medication First Model

13. Mai 2023 | International

USA. SAMHSA and FDA Issue New Dear Colleague Letter Promoting the Medication First Model The opioid crisis continues to be a pressing issue in the United States, with overdose deaths from opioids remaining extremely high. Passage of Section 1262 of…

Telehealth for opioid use disorder: retention as a function of demographics and rurality.

13. Mai 2023 | International

Telehealth for opioid use disorder: retention as a function of demographics and rurality. Williams AR, Aronowitz SV, Rowe C, Gallagher R, Behar E, Bisaga A. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2023 Mar 4;49(2):260-265. doi: 10.1080/00952990.2023…

Schweiz. Methadon-Engpass abgewehrt

13. Mai 2023 | International

Schweiz. Methadon-Engpass abgewehrt Gute Nachrichten für alle, die auf Methadon angewiesen sind. Nach einem drohenden Engpass liefert nun eine neue Firma längerfristig genug des Schmerzmedikaments. Allerdings als Kapseln, statt Tabletten - damit st…

Substitution Opiatabhängiger in Deutschland und Schleswig-Holstein: Status und Ausblick.

08. Mai 2023 | National

Substitution Opiatabhängiger in Deutschland und Schleswig-Holstein: Status und Ausblick. Holger Jahn Anschrift: AMEOS Klinikum Heiligenhafen, Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 100, 23774 Heiligenhafen E-Mail: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein. Wenn gerettete Menschenleb…

Associations of clinical personnel characteristics and controlled substance prescribing practices.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Associations of clinical personnel characteristics and controlled substance prescribing practices. Millhollon R, Elenwo C, Lundberg A, Roberts W, Beaman J, Bray N, Hartwell M. J Osteopath Med. 2023 May 3. doi: 10.1515/jom-2022-0234. Ep…

Augmenting project ECHO for opioid use disorder with data-informed quality improvement.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Augmenting project ECHO for opioid use disorder with data-informed quality improvement. Murray OB, Doyle M, McLeman BM, Marsch LA, Saunders EC, Cox KM, Watts D, Ryer J. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2023 Apr 28;18(1):24. doi: 10.1186/s13722-0…

Patient Feedback on a Mobile Medication Adherence App for Buprenorphine and Naloxone: Closed and Open-Ended Survey on Feasibility and Acceptability.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Patient Feedback on a Mobile Medication Adherence App for Buprenorphine and Naloxone: Closed and Open-Ended Survey on Feasibility and Acceptability. Smith CL, Keever A, Bowden T, Olson K, Rodin N, McDonell MG, Roll JM, Smoody G, LeBrun J, Mig…

Buprenorphine treatment receipt characteristics and retention among people who inject drugs at Integrated Care Centers in India.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Buprenorphine treatment receipt characteristics and retention among people who inject drugs at Integrated Care Centers in India. Ganapathi L, McFall AM, Greco KF, Srikrishnan AK, Kumar MS, Mayer KH, O'Cleirigh C, Mehta SH, Lucas GM, Solomon S…

Outcomes of a mobile medical unit for low-threshold buprenorphine access targeting opioid overdose hot spots in Chicago.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Outcomes of a mobile medical unit for low-threshold buprenorphine access targeting opioid overdose hot spots in Chicago. Messmer SE, Elmes AT, Jimenez AD, Murphy AL, Guzman M, Watson DP, Poorman E, Mayer S, Infante AF, Keller EG, Whitfield K…

Implementation strategies to address the determinants of adoption, implementation, and maintenance of a clinical decision support tool for emergency department buprenorphine initiation: a qualitative study.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Implementation strategies to address the determinants of adoption, implementation, and maintenance of a clinical decision support tool for emergency department buprenorphine initiation: a qualitative study. Simpson MJ, Ritger C, Hoppe JA, Hol…

Substance use disorder bridge clinics: models, evidence, and future directions.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Substance use disorder bridge clinics: models, evidence, and future directions. Taylor JL, Wakeman SE, Walley AY, Kehoe LG. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2023 Apr 14;18(1):23. doi: 10.1186/s13722-023-00365-2. PMID: 37055851; PMCID: PMC1010182…

Descriptive study: the novel "full spectrum people-with-opioid-use-disorder care model".

08. Mai 2023 | International

Descriptive study: the novel "full spectrum people-with-opioid-use-disorder care model". Gadomski R, Bhatt S, Gross J, Dixon JA, Fiuty P, Shapiro M, Fernandez-Mancha R, Salvador J. Harm Reduct J. 2023 Apr 12;20(1):47. doi: 10.1186/s129…

Trends in Buprenorphine Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder by Psychiatrists in the US From 2003 to 2021.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Trends in Buprenorphine Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder by Psychiatrists in the US From 2003 to 2021. Creedon TB, Ali MM, Schuman-Olivier Z. JAMA Health Forum. 2023 Apr 7;4(4):e230221. doi: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.0221. PMID…

Predicting Patient Satisfaction With Medications for Treating Opioid Use Disorder: Case Study Applying Natural Language Processing to Reviews of Methadone and Buprenorphine/Naloxone on Health-Related Social Media.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Predicting Patient Satisfaction With Medications for Treating Opioid Use Disorder: Case Study Applying Natural Language Processing to Reviews of Methadone and Buprenorphine/Naloxone on Health-Related Social Media. Omranian S, Zolnoori M, Huan…

Together in care: Lessons learned at the intersection of integrated care, quality improvement, and implementation practice in opioid treatment programs.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Together in care: Lessons learned at the intersection of integrated care, quality improvement, and implementation practice in opioid treatment programs. O'Grady MA, Randrianarivony R, Martin K, Perez-Cubillan Y, Collymore DC, Shapiro-Luft D…

Patient-provider relationships: Opioid use disorder and HIV treatment in Vietnam.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Patient-provider relationships: Opioid use disorder and HIV treatment in Vietnam. Ardman E, Brown PCM, Thuy DTT, Hang NT, Mai PP, Bart G, Hoffman K, Korthuis PT, Giang LM. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2023 Mar 24;7:100151. doi: 10.1016/j.d…

Experiences of patients at high risk of opioid overdose accessing emergency department and behavioral health interventions: a qualitative analysis in an urban emergency department.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Experiences of patients at high risk of opioid overdose accessing emergency department and behavioral health interventions: a qualitative analysis in an urban emergency department. Collins AB, Baird J, Nimaja E, Ashenafi Y, Clark MA, Beaudoin…

USA. HHS Launches New Website to Help People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol

05. Mai 2023 | International

USA. HHS Launches New Website to Help People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol As part of continuing efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to increase access to mental health and substance use resources, the U.S. De…

USA. Why Is Buprenorphine Use Flatlining?

30. April 2023 | International

USA. Why Is Buprenorphine Use Flatlining? Initiation of buprenorphine in hospitals in the United States has plateaued since 2018, with low retention rates of less than 25%, based on data from more than 3 million individuals who began buprenorphine…

Prescribing Psychologists: Forgotten Providers in the Battle Against Opioid Use Disorder.

21. April 2023 | International

Prescribing Psychologists: Forgotten Providers in the Battle Against Opioid Use Disorder. Hughes, P.M., Phillips, D.C. and Fagan, E.B. (2023), Addiction. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi.org/10.1111/add.16204 https://onlinelibrary…

Schweiz. Swissmedic hebt Schliessung der Amino AG teilweise auf

09. April 2023 | International

Schweiz. Swissmedic hebt Schliessung der Amino AG teilweise auf (Keystone-SDA) Swissmedic hebt die im Dezember erlassene Sistierung der Betriebsbewilligung für die Aargauer Pharmafirma Amino teilweise auf. Vertriebstätigkeiten und Arzneimittelzulas…

USA. Some Roadblocks to Lifesaving Addiction Treatment Are Gone. Now What?

09. April 2023 | International

USA. Some Roadblocks to Lifesaving Addiction Treatment Are Gone. Now What? For two decades — as opioid overdose deaths rose steadily — the federal government limited access to buprenorphine, a medication that addiction experts consider the gold sta…

USA. Can buprenorphine-equipped ambulances help link overdose survivors to addiction treatment?

09. April 2023 | International

USA. Can buprenorphine-equipped ambulances help link overdose survivors to addiction treatment? Many emergency departments now offer to start opioid overdose survivors on a medication, such as buprenorphine. The majority of overdose survivors, howe…

USA. Methadone Clinics Angry at Bad PR, But Not Afraid of SAMHSA

09. April 2023 | International

USA. Methadone Clinics Angry at Bad PR, But Not Afraid of SAMHSA The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) wants to revise outdated guidelines for methadone clinics. The agency issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in…

Does opioid agonist treatment reduce overdose mortality risk in people who are older or have physical comorbidities? Cohort study using linked administrative health data in New South Wales, Australia, 2002–17.

09. April 2023 | International

Does opioid agonist treatment reduce overdose mortality risk in people who are older or have physical comorbidities? Cohort study using linked administrative health data in New South Wales, Australia, 2002–17. Larney, S, Jones, NR, …

USA. Buprenorphine initiation in the ER found safe and effective for individuals with OUD who use fentanyl

09. April 2023 | International

USA. Buprenorphine initiation in the ER found safe and effective for individuals with OUD who use fentanyl With historically high overdose death rates in U.S., multi-site NIH study reinforces importance of continued, uninterrupted access to a…

Implementation Facilitation to Promote Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder.

09. April 2023 | International

Implementation Facilitation to Promote Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder. D’Onofrio G, Edelman EJ, Hawk KF, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(4):e235439. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.5439 https…

Experiences with Medications for Addiction Treatment Among Emergency Department Patients with Opioid Use Disorder.

09. April 2023 | International

Experiences with Medications for Addiction Treatment Among Emergency Department Patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Goldfine CE, Chapman BP, Taylor MM, Bradley ES, Carreiro SP, Rosen RK, Babu KM, Lai JT. West J Emerg Med. 2023 Feb 22;24…

"Sometimes you have to take the person and show them how": adapting behavioral activation for peer recovery specialist-delivery to improve methadone treatment retention.

09. April 2023 | International

"Sometimes you have to take the person and show them how": adapting behavioral activation for peer recovery specialist-delivery to improve methadone treatment retention. Kleinman MB, Anvari MS, Bradley VD, Felton JW, Belcher AM, Seitz-Brown C…

Quality of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Persons With and Without Disabling Conditions.

09. April 2023 | International

Quality of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Persons With and Without Disabling Conditions. Thomas CP, Stewart MT, Ledingham E, Adams RS, Panas L, Reif S. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Mar 1;6(3):e232052. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.2052…

Economic, social, and clinic influences on opioid treatment program retention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a qualitative study.

09. April 2023 | International

Economic, social, and clinic influences on opioid treatment program retention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a qualitative study. Knight D, Nkya IH, West NS, Yang C, Kidorf M, Latkin C, Saleem HT. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2023 Mar 27;18(1)…

Critical access medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment facilities in the continental United States.

09. April 2023 | International

Critical access medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment facilities in the continental United States. Pollack HA, Lee F, Paykin S, Aguilera JAR. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Dec 16;6:100130. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.100130…

Protocol for the implementation of a statewide mobile addiction program.

09. April 2023 | International

Protocol for the implementation of a statewide mobile addiction program. Tschampl CA, Regis C, Johnson NE, Davis MT, Hodgkin D, Brolin MF, Do E, Horgan CM, Green TC, Reilly B, Duska M, Taveras EM. J Comp Eff Res. 2023 Mar 29:e220117. d…

Global coverage of interventions to prevent and manage drug-related harms among people who inject drugs: a systematic review.

09. April 2023 | International

Global coverage of interventions to prevent and manage drug-related harms among people who inject drugs: a systematic review. Colledge-Frisby S, Ottaviano S, Webb P, Grebely J, Wheeler A, Cunningham EB, Hajarizadeh B, Leung J, Peacock A, Vick…

Factors associated with quality of life (QOL) scores among methadone patients in Myanmar.

09. April 2023 | International

Factors associated with quality of life (QOL) scores among methadone patients in Myanmar. Tun S, Balasingam V, Singh DS. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2022 Aug 22;2(8):e0000469. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000469. PMID: 36962722; PMCID: PMC1…

Rigid opiate agonist treatment programmes risk denying people their agency

19. März 2023 | International

Rigid opiate agonist treatment programmes risk denying people their agency Chang J. BMJ 2023; 380 :p400 doi:10.1136/bmj.p400 https://www.bmj.com/content/380/bmj.p400

Adaptation of the Tele-Harm Reduction intervention to promote initiation and retention in buprenorphine treatment among people who inject drugs: a retrospective cohort study

19. März 2023 | International

Adaptation of the Tele-Harm Reduction intervention to promote initiation and retention in buprenorphine treatment among people who inject drugs: a retrospective cohort study Edward Suarez, Jr., Tyler S. Bartholomew, Marina Plesons, Katrina Ciraldo…

Afghanistan. From Bad to Worse? Drug Use and Treatment in Afghanistan

19. März 2023 | International

Afghanistan. From Bad to Worse? Drug Use and Treatment in Afghanistan Dave Bewley-Taylor, Ross Eventon, Mat Southwell Policy Brief 19, March 2023, Swansea University, UK https://www.swansea.ac.uk/media/Policy-Brief-19.pdf

Kanada. Alberta Revokes Pharmacy Access for “High-Potency” Safe Supply Opioids

12. März 2023 | International

Kanada. Alberta Revokes Pharmacy Access for “High-Potency” Safe Supply Opioids People with opioid use disorder in Alberta can no longer pick up safe supply medications like hydromorphone from pharmacies, following the March 4 implementation of a ne…

Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin

06. März 2023 | International

Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin Some 10% of the local population in the tropical island nation of Seychelles is dependent on heroin in what is now an epidemic, according to the country's government. Even being locked away of…

Implementation of an integrated infectious disease and substance use disorder team for injection drug use-associated infections: a qualitative study.

05. März 2023 | International

Implementation of an integrated infectious disease and substance use disorder team for injection drug use-associated infections: a qualitative study. Hervera B, Seo G, Bartholomew TS, Chueng TA, Suarez E, Forrest DW, Hernandez S, Rodriguez AE…

Allgäu - Substitutionstherapie: "Die Region ist unterversorgt": Das Allgäu hat zu wenige Ärzte für Drogensüchtige

05. März 2023 | National

Allgäu - Substitutionstherapie: "Die Region ist unterversorgt": Das Allgäu hat zu wenige Ärzte für Drogensüchtige Nur einzelne niedergelassene Mediziner bieten Abhängigen eine ambulante Substitutionstherapie an. Doch nun gibt es ein Gegenbeisp…

Fentanyl, Heroin, and Methamphetamine-Based Counterfeit Pills Sold at Tourist-Oriented Pharmacies in Mexico: An Ethnographic and Drug Checking Study.

05. März 2023 | International

Fentanyl, Heroin, and Methamphetamine-Based Counterfeit Pills Sold at Tourist-Oriented Pharmacies in Mexico: An Ethnographic and Drug Checking Study. Friedman J, Godvin M, Molina C, Romero R, Borquez A, Avra T, Goodman-Meza D, Strathdee S, Bo…

Safety and preliminary outcomes of short-acting opioid agonist treatment (sOAT) for hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder.

05. März 2023 | International

Safety and preliminary outcomes of short-acting opioid agonist treatment (sOAT) for hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder. Thakrar AP, Uritsky TJ, Christopher C, Winston A, Ronning K, Sigueza AL, Caputo A, McFadden R, Olenik JM, Perr…

Emergency department experiences of people who use drugs who left or were discharged from hospital against medical advice.

05. März 2023 | International

Emergency department experiences of people who use drugs who left or were discharged from hospital against medical advice. Mayer S, Langheimer V, Nolan S, Boyd J, Small W, McNeil R (2023) PLoS ONE 18(2): e0282215. doi.org/10.1371/journ…

Methadone treatment and patient-directed hospital discharges among patients with opioid use disorder: Observations from general medicine services at an urban, safety-net hospital.

05. März 2023 | International

Methadone treatment and patient-directed hospital discharges among patients with opioid use disorder: Observations from general medicine services at an urban, safety-net hospital. Tierney HR, Rowe CL, Coffa DA, Sarnaik S, Coffin PO, Snyder HR…

Opioid agonist treatment initiation and linkage for hospitalized patients seen by a substance use disorder consultation service.

05. März 2023 | International

Opioid agonist treatment initiation and linkage for hospitalized patients seen by a substance use disorder consultation service. Nordeck CD, Welsh C, Schwartz RP, Mitchell SG, O'Grady KE, Gryczynski J. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Feb…

Retention of service users on opioid substitution therapy in the City of Tshwane, South Africa.

05. März 2023 | International

Retention of service users on opioid substitution therapy in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. Goeieman DS, Nonyane DS, Nzaumvila DK, Anse van Rensburg MNS. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med. 2023 Jan 30;15(1):e1-e10. doi: 10.4102/phcfm…

Initiation of medication for opioid use disorder across a health system: A retrospective analysis of patient characteristics and inpatient outcomes.

05. März 2023 | International

Initiation of medication for opioid use disorder across a health system: A retrospective analysis of patient characteristics and inpatient outcomes. O'Rourke BP, Hogan TH, Teater J, Fried M, Williams M, Miller A, Clark AD, Huynh P, Kauffman E…

Evaluation of a Statewide Policy to Improve Post-Overdose Care in Emergency Departments and Subsequent Treatment Engagement.

05. März 2023 | International

Evaluation of a Statewide Policy to Improve Post-Overdose Care in Emergency Departments and Subsequent Treatment Engagement. Chambers LC, Hallowell BD, Samuels EA, Daly M, Baird J, Beaudoin FL. R I Med J (2013). 2023 Mar 1;106(2):34-39…

Trends of repeated emergency department visits among adolescents and young adults for substance use: A repeated cross-sectional study.

05. März 2023 | International

Trends of repeated emergency department visits among adolescents and young adults for substance use: A repeated cross-sectional study. Kim S, Weekes J, Young MM, Adams N, Kolla NJ (2023) PLoS ONE 18(2): e0282056. doi.org/10.1371/journa…

Hospitalist perspectives on buprenorphine treatment for inpatients with opioid use disorder.

05. März 2023 | International

Hospitalist perspectives on buprenorphine treatment for inpatients with opioid use disorder. Reed MK, Murali V, Sarpoulaki N, Zavodnick JH, Hom JK, Rising KL. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Oct 9;5:100106. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.10010…

Awareness, perception and utilization of a mobile health clinic by people who use drugs.

05. März 2023 | International

Awareness, perception and utilization of a mobile health clinic by people who use drugs. Grieb SM, Harris R, Rosecrans A, Zook K, Sherman SG, Greenbaum A, Lucas GM, Page KR. Ann Med. 2022 Dec;54(1):138-149. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2021.2…

Incremental expenditures attributable to daily dispensation and witnessed ingestion for opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia: 2014–20.

02. März 2023 | International

Incremental expenditures attributable to daily dispensation and witnessed ingestion for opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia: 2014–20. Nosyk, B, Kurz, M, Guerra-Alejos, BC, Piske, M, Dale, L, Min, JE. Addicti…

Drug use, drug use disorders, and treatment services in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review

02. März 2023 | International

Drug use, drug use disorders, and treatment services in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review Rostam-Abadi, Yasna et al. The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-036…

Verbesserung der Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung in der medizinischen Rehabilitation Abhängigkeitserkrankter

24. Februar 2023 | National

Verbesserung der Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung in der medizinischen Rehabilitation Abhängigkeitserkrankter Thomas Kuhlmann, Heino Stoever Suchttherapie 2023; 24(01): 5 – 6, DOI: 10.1055/a-1975-1457 Abstract https://eref.thieme.de/ejournals/…

USA. AATOD’s response to SAMHSA’s proposed regulations

18. Februar 2023 | International

USA. AATOD’s response to SAMHSA’s proposed regulations (…) This letter provides an overview of what we consider to be most significant changes in the proposed rulemaking. We believe that these recommendations provide a thoughtful analysis of w…

USA. Dr. Rahul Gupta Statement on Proposed Rule Changes to Expand Access to Treatment and Make It Easier to Get Care

18. Februar 2023 | International

USA. Dr. Rahul Gupta Statement on Proposed Rule Changes to Expand Access to Treatment and Make It Easier to Get Care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), release…

USA. National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), 2021: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities

18. Februar 2023 | International

USA. National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), 2021: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities The N‑SUMHSS is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the U…

USA. The Tech Companies Policing Methadone Patients for Profit

18. Februar 2023 | International

USA. The Tech Companies Policing Methadone Patients for Profit Apparently, fingernails and hair create “layers of drug history.” At the Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) conference, held in Baltimore in November, I wandered…

Psychological distress and quality of life among Opioid Agonist Treatment service users with a history of injecting and non-injecting drug use: A cross-sectional study in Kathmandu, Nepal.

15. Februar 2023 | International

Psychological distress and quality of life among Opioid Agonist Treatment service users with a history of injecting and non-injecting drug use: A cross-sectional study in Kathmandu, Nepal. Pant SB, Thapa SB, Howard J, Ojha SP, Lien L (2023)&n…

Kanada. Canada's Decriminalization Experiment No Match for Toxic Drug Supply

15. Februar 2023 | International

Kanada. Canada's Decriminalization Experiment No Match for Toxic Drug Supply TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian experiment to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs could reduce stigma and police run-ins for addicts but does little to tackle a bigge…

Schweiz. Suchtkranker Jonas W. (36) zu Methadon-Engpass: «Jetzt besorge ich mir wieder Heroin auf der Strasse»

15. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Suchtkranker Jonas W. (36) zu Methadon-Engpass: «Jetzt besorge ich mir wieder Heroin auf der Strasse» Methadon ist in der Schweiz derzeit Mangelware. Für Ex-Heroin-Abhängige wie Jonas W. hat das fatale Folgen. Vor vier Wochen musste er von…

Schweiz. Methadon-Vorrat reicht mancherorts nur noch für eine Woche – nun springt eine Pharmafirma in die Bresche

15. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Methadon-Vorrat reicht mancherorts nur noch für eine Woche – nun springt eine Pharmafirma in die Bresche Der Methadon-Engpass spitzt sich zu: Mancherorts reichen die Tablettenvorräte gerade mal noch eine Woche. Für Erleichterung sorgt nun…

Drogenbeauftragter: Ärztliche Angebote für Abhängige in Gefahr

15. Februar 2023 | National

Drogenbeauftragter: Ärztliche Angebote für Abhängige in Gefahr Berlin – Mehr als 81.000 drogenabhängige Patienten sind nach Angaben des Sucht- und Drogenbeauftragten der Bundesregierung in Behandlung mit ärztlich verschriebenen Ersatzmitteln. „Das…

Schweiz. Sistierung der Betriebsbewilligung und Zulassung Amino AG / Dr. Heinz Welti AG – Drohender Versorgungsengpass mit Methadon in der Schweiz

07. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Sistierung der Betriebsbewilligung und Zulassung Amino AG / Dr. Heinz Welti AG – Drohender Versorgungsengpass mit Methadon in der Schweiz (Marc Vogel/Thilo Beck/Adrian Kormann, fosumos.ch, 28.12.2022) https://www.fosumos.ch/prax…

Schweiz. Die Methadon-Pille hilft Süchtigen, ein möglichst normales Leben zu führen – jetzt droht in der Schweiz ein Mangel (Podcast)

07. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Die Methadon-Pille hilft Süchtigen, ein möglichst normales Leben zu führen – jetzt droht in der Schweiz ein Mangel (Podcast) Rosa nimmt täglich Methadon. Ohne den Heroinersatz fürchtet sie, wieder im illegalen Konsum zu landen. Dabei sei d…

Bochum. Die Drogenberatung “Krisenhilfe” stellt sich neu auf

07. Februar 2023 | National

Bochum. Die Drogenberatung “Krisenhilfe” stellt sich neu auf Die Bochumer Drogenberatung Krisenhilfe will verstärkt das Umfeld der Abhängigen in den Fokus nehmen. Dabei gibt es Sorgen wegen der Finanzen. (WAZ – Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung…

Changes and trends in medication-assisted treatment in Israel.

07. Februar 2023 | International

Changes and trends in medication-assisted treatment in Israel. Marom A, Levy I, Rosca P. Isr J Health Policy Res. 2023 Jan 26;12(1):1. doi: 10.1186/s13584-022-00551-8. PMID: 36698178; PMCID: PMC9876650. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pm…

Schweiz. Drohende Knappheit - Engpass behoben: Lösung beim Methadonmangel (Text+Audio)

07. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Drohende Knappheit - Engpass behoben: Lösung beim Methadonmangel (Text+Audio) Aufatmen bei Methadon-Patienten: Eine Schweizer Pharmafirma kann Methadon-Kapseln im grossen Stil herstellen. (srf – Schweizerischer Rundfunk – Echo der Zeit, Sc…

Health Status and Preventive Health Services Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.

07. Februar 2023 | International

Health Status and Preventive Health Services Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Short VL, Hand DJ, Pyfer L, Steiger H, Gannon M, Jaffe G, Abatemarco DJ. Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle). 2022 Dec 15;3(1…

A review of factors associated with methadone maintenance treatment adherence and retention in Vietnam.

07. Februar 2023 | International

A review of factors associated with methadone maintenance treatment adherence and retention in Vietnam. Nong T, Hodgkin D, Trang NT, Shoptaw SJ, Li MJ, Hai Van HT, Le G. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2023 Feb 1;243:109699. doi: 10.1016/j.drugal…

USA. The feds just removed restrictions around prescribing a popular addiction medication. What does it mean for patients?

07. Februar 2023 | International

USA. The feds just removed restrictions around prescribing a popular addiction medication. What does it mean for patients? People struggling with opioid addiction will now be able to access an addiction treatment drug from any physician licensed to…

Schweiz. Substitutionsgestützte Behandlungen bei Opioidabhängigkeit

07. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Substitutionsgestützte Behandlungen bei Opioidabhängigkeit Substitutionsgestützte Behandlungen richten sich an opioidabhängige Personen. Ein Substitutionsmittel wird im Rahmen einer therapeutischen Betreuung verschrieben, die somatische, p…

BfArM. BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER

07. Februar 2023 | National

BfArM. BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER BfArM – Bundesopiumstelle, 30.01.2023 https://www.bfarm.de/DE/Bundesopiumstelle/Substitutionsregister/_node.html

Karlsruhe. Apotheken-Inhaber über Methadon-Raub: "Absoluter Blödsinn"

31. Januar 2023 | National

Karlsruhe. Apotheken-Inhaber über Methadon-Raub: "Absoluter Blödsinn" Am Donnerstagmorgen wurde eine Apotheke in der Ettlinger Straße in Karlsruhe zum Ziel eines Raubüberfalls. Bereits am Mittwoch ereignete sich in Rheinstetten-Mörsch ein Überfall…

DSHS Jahresbericht 2022 erschienen

31. Januar 2023 | National

DSHS Jahresbericht 2022 erschienen Der aktuelle Jahresbericht der Deutschen Suchthilfestatistik (DSHS) ist heute veröffentlicht worden. Wie in den Vorjahren werden die wichtigsten aktuellen Ergebnisse der Deutschen Suchthilfestatistik zusamme…

Schweiz. «Eine absurde Farce»: Der Methadon-Engpass in der Schweiz spitzt sich zu – wegen eines Hickhacks mit den Behörden

31. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. «Eine absurde Farce»: Der Methadon-Engpass in der Schweiz spitzt sich zu – wegen eines Hickhacks mit den Behörden Bei einem lebenswichtigen Medikament für Suchtkranke schwinden die Vorräte. (NZZ – Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Schweiz, 27.01…

Schweiz. Produktionsstopp bei Aargauer Pharmafirma: Swissmedic fällt Zwischenentscheid im Methadon-Streit

31. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Produktionsstopp bei Aargauer Pharmafirma: Swissmedic fällt Zwischenentscheid im Methadon-Streit Auf dem Weg zur erneuten Betriebsbewilligung ist die Amino AG mit Sitz in Gebenstorf einen Schritt weiter. Produzieren darf die Firma aber wei…

USA. SAMHSA’s Methadone Reforms Toothless Until We End Clinics’ Power

31. Januar 2023 | International

USA. SAMHSA’s Methadone Reforms Toothless Until We End Clinics’ Power The COVID-19 pandemic and record overdose tolls have continued to pressure the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to reform the dysfunctional meth…

USA. SAMHSA Applauds Expansion of Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

31. Januar 2023 | International

USA. SAMHSA Applauds Expansion of Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) applauds provisions included in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) tha…

Sorting through life: evaluating patient-important measures of success in a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment program.

31. Januar 2023 | International

Sorting through life: evaluating patient-important measures of success in a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment program. Reed, M.K., Smith, K.R., Ciocco, F. et al. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 4 (2023). doi.org…

Schweiz. Ex-Heroinsüchtige wie Jonas W. (36) fürchten sich vor Methadon-Engpass: «Dann fängt mein Heroin-Albtraum von vorne an»

16. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Ex-Heroinsüchtige wie Jonas W. (36) fürchten sich vor Methadon-Engpass: «Dann fängt mein Heroin-Albtraum von vorne an» Dank der Methadon-Abgabe ist der Zürcher Jonas W. vom Heroin losgekommen. Er hat Angst davor, ohne seine tägliche Dosis…

Indien. Is India on the brink of a drug and alcohol abuse crisis?

16. Januar 2023 | International

Indien. Is India on the brink of a drug and alcohol abuse crisis? A national survey has found that a concerning number of India's youth are suffering from alcohol, cannabis or opioid addictions. It also revealed that three out of four people…

Martin und Rosa sind dem Heroin entkommen – jetzt könnte ihre Sucht sie wieder einholen

13. Januar 2023 | International

Martin und Rosa sind dem Heroin entkommen – jetzt könnte ihre Sucht sie wieder einholen Ein Mangel an Methadon-Tabletten bedroht in Zürich Existenzen. Dabei war das Problem eigentlich vorhersehbar. (NZZ – Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Schweiz, 12.01.2023)…

Schweiz. Behörden und Hersteller haben den drohenden Methadon-Mangel verschlafen – für Süchtige ist das fatal

13. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Behörden und Hersteller haben den drohenden Methadon-Mangel verschlafen – für Süchtige ist das fatal Seit drei Jahren zeichnen sich bei einem lebenswichtigen Medikament Lieferprobleme ab. Niemand informierte die Betroffenen. Dieses Versage…

Irland. Methadone should be prescribed by nurses to cut long wait times, says addiction expert

09. Januar 2023 | International

Irland. Methadone should be prescribed by nurses to cut long wait times, says addiction expert Heroin users outside Dublin must wait up to three months to access opiate substitution therapy. (Irish Times, Irland, 08.01.2023) https://www.irishtimes…

Baseline representativeness of patients in clinics enrolled in the PRimary care Opioid Use Disorders treatment (PROUD) trial: comparison of trial and non-trial clinics in the same health systems.

08. Januar 2023 | International

Baseline representativeness of patients in clinics enrolled in the PRimary care Opioid Use Disorders treatment (PROUD) trial: comparison of trial and non-trial clinics in the same health systems. Wartko PD, Qiu H, Idu AE, Yu O, McCormack J, M…

Prevention of 90-day inpatient detoxification readmission for opioid use disorder by a community-based life-changing individualized medically assisted evidence-based treatment (C.L.I.M.B.) program: A quasi-experimental study.

08. Januar 2023 | International

Prevention of 90-day inpatient detoxification readmission for opioid use disorder by a community-based life-changing individualized medically assisted evidence-based treatment (C.L.I.M.B.) program: A quasi-experimental study. Luo Z, Roychoudh…

Discontinuation and tapering of prescribed opioids and risk of overdose among people on long-term opioid therapy for pain with and without opioid use disorder in British Columbia, Canada: A retrospective cohort study.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Discontinuation and tapering of prescribed opioids and risk of overdose among people on long-term opioid therapy for pain with and without opioid use disorder in British Columbia, Canada: A retrospective cohort study. Kennedy MC, Crabtree A…

Methadone Induction for a Patient With Precipitated Withdrawal in the Emergency Department: A Case Report.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Methadone Induction for a Patient With Precipitated Withdrawal in the Emergency Department: A Case Report. Church, Benjamin DO; Clark, Ryan DO, MSEd; Mohn, William PA-C; Potee, Ruth MD; Friedmann, Peter MD, MPH; Soares, William E. III MD, MS…

Epidemiology of Drug Use in Herat - Afghanistan.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Epidemiology of Drug Use in Herat - Afghanistan. Shayan NA, Niazi AU, Moheb H, Mohammadi H, Ahmad Saddiqi KW, Dag O, Ozcebe H. Addict Health. 2022 Apr;14(2):68-77. doi: 10.22122/AHJ.2022.195606.1223. PMID: 36544509; PMCID: PMC9743815…

Schweiz. Methadon wird in der Schweiz knapp

06. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Methadon wird in der Schweiz knapp Swissmedic sistiert der Pharmafirma, die Methadon und ein Medikament für Spitäler herstellt, die Bewilligung. (SRF – Schweizerischer Rundfunk, Schweiz, 05.01.2023) https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/a…

Perceptions and experiences of patients attending an opioid substitution clinic in South Africa.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Perceptions and experiences of patients attending an opioid substitution clinic in South Africa. Domingo AK, Pasche S, Jarvis L, Weich L. S Afr J Psychiatr. 2022 Dec 9;28:1936. doi: 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v28i0.1936. PMID: 36569808; PMC…

Experiences of Parents with Opioid Use Disorder during Their Attempts to Seek Treatment: A Qualitative Analysis.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Experiences of Parents with Opioid Use Disorder during Their Attempts to Seek Treatment: A Qualitative Analysis. Bakos-Block C, Nash AJ, Cohen AS, Champagne-Langabeer T. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Dec 11;19(24):16660. doi: 1…

Exploring the experiences of clients receiving opioid use disorder treatment at a methadone clinic in Kenya: a qualitative study.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Exploring the experiences of clients receiving opioid use disorder treatment at a methadone clinic in Kenya: a qualitative study. Kiburi SK, Mwangi J, Maina G. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Dec 12;17(1):71. doi: 10.1186/s13722-022-00352-…

Schweiz. Methadon-Engpass – 9000 Schweizer Süchtige haben ein Riesenproblem

06. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Methadon-Engpass – 9000 Schweizer Süchtige haben ein Riesenproblem Für Opioid-Abhängige ist das Medikament Methadon lebenswichtig. Doch nun hat Swissmedic dem grössten Schweizer Methadon-Hersteller die Produktionslizenz entzogen. (20…

Politik prüft Substitutionsbehandlung für Drogensüchtige in Apotheken

26. Dezember 2022 | National

Politik prüft Substitutionsbehandlung für Drogensüchtige in Apotheken Berlin – Die Apotheken vor Ort können einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Sicherheit der Substitutionsversorgung leisten, gerade im ländlichen Raum. Das hat der Beauftragte der Bundesr…

Australien/USA. To a US Methadone Recipient, Visiting Australia Was Shocking

25. Dezember 2022 | International

Australien/USA. To a US Methadone Recipient, Visiting Australia Was Shocking Asking for help requires humility, but you shouldn’t have to humble yourself into the dirt and kiss someone’s feet to get it. When it comes to methadone clinics, that’s ex…

A Virtual-First Telehealth Treatment Model for Opioid Use Disorder.

25. Dezember 2022 | International

A Virtual-First Telehealth Treatment Model for Opioid Use Disorder. Williams, A.R., Aronowitz, S., Gallagher, R. et al. J GEN INTERN MED (2022). doi.org/10.1007/s11606-022-07955-x https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-022-0…

USA. SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Help Close Gap in Care

25. Dezember 2022 | International

USA. SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Help Close Gap in Care Changes Would Make Permanent COVID-Timed Medication Flexibilities, and Update Decades-Old Definitions and Standards for Opioid…

Iran. Guided smartphone-based treatment for patients in opioid maintenance treatment in Iran -transdiagnostic treatment for substance use and common mental disorders

25. Dezember 2022 | International

Iran. Guided smartphone-based treatment for patients in opioid maintenance treatment in Iran -transdiagnostic treatment for substance use and common mental disorders The lifetime prevalence of opioid use in Iran is the highest worldwide (12.9%) whi…

Patterns in Geographic Distribution of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities in the US and Accepted Forms of Payment From 2010 to 2021.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Patterns in Geographic Distribution of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities in the US and Accepted Forms of Payment From 2010 to 2021. Cantor JH, DeYoreo M, Hanson R, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(11):e2241128. doi:10.1001/…

Low barrier medication for opioid use disorder at a federally qualified health center: a retrospective cohort study.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Low barrier medication for opioid use disorder at a federally qualified health center: a retrospective cohort study. Carter J, Li Z, Chen H, Greiner M, Bush C, Bhattacharya D, Poley S, Sachdeva N, Crowder JC, Feigal J. Addict Sci Clin…

Availability of medications for opioid use disorder in outpatient and inpatient pharmacies in South Florida: a secret shopper survey.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Availability of medications for opioid use disorder in outpatient and inpatient pharmacies in South Florida: a secret shopper survey. Syros A, Rodriguez MG, Rennick AC, Dima GA, Gibstein AR, de la Parte L, Hermenau MG, Ciraldo KJ, Chueng TA…

Racial/ethnic residential segregation and the availability of opioid and substance use treatment facilities in US counties, 2009-2019.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Racial/ethnic residential segregation and the availability of opioid and substance use treatment facilities in US counties, 2009-2019. DiNardi M, Swann WL, Kim SY. SSM Popul Health. 2022 Nov 19;20:101289. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.1012…

Schottland. Estimated numbers of people prescribed opioid substitution therapy in Scotland

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Schottland. Estimated numbers of people prescribed opioid substitution therapy in Scotland In 2021/22, Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) was prescribed to an estimated minimum of 29,600 people in Scotland. This was a small increase compared to the…

"I'm putting a Band-Aid on a bullet hole the only way I know how:" a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to opioid misuse and recovery in Nevada.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

"I'm putting a Band-Aid on a bullet hole the only way I know how:" a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to opioid misuse and recovery in Nevada. Swigart T, Lee L. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2022 Nov 24;17(1):76. doi: 10…

The role of biopsychological factors in relapse of patients undergoing Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Iran

12. Dezember 2022 | International

The role of biopsychological factors in relapse of patients undergoing Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Iran Somayeh Motazedian, Ali Kheradmand, Ronak Badiei, Pegah Seif, and Arash Danesh Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl, Published Ahead of…

USA. TECHNICAL BRIEF: CENSUS OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS - September 2022

12. Dezember 2022 | International

USA. TECHNICAL BRIEF: CENSUS OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS - September 2022 American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD), National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), USA, 2022 https://www.aatod.o…

Envisioning Minimally Disruptive Opioid Use Disorder Care.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Envisioning Minimally Disruptive Opioid Use Disorder Care. Englander, H., Gregg, J. & Levander, X.A. J GEN INTERN MED (2022). doi.org/10.1007/s11606-022-07939-x https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-022-07939-x

USA. Methadone Clinics’ Conference Felt Like Being Behind Enemy Lines

12. Dezember 2022 | International

USA. Methadone Clinics’ Conference Felt Like Being Behind Enemy Lines The AATOD conference reflected an industry desperately seeking to avoid life-saving reforms that would dent its power and profits. (Filter, USA, 23.11.20229 https://filtermag.or…

DEUTSCHLAND. Bericht 2022 des nationalen REITOX-Knotenpunkts an die EMCDDA – Behandlung (Workbook Treatment) (Datenjahr 2021 / 2022)

24. November 2022 | National

DEUTSCHLAND. Bericht 2022 des nationalen REITOX-Knotenpunkts an die EMCDDA – Behandlung (Workbook Treatment) (Datenjahr 2021 / 2022) Charlotte von Glahn-Middelmenne, Maria Friedrich, Franziska Schneider, Krystallia Karachaliou & Esther Ne…

Therapie in Gefahr: Suchtkranke finden keine Ärzte

22. November 2022 | National

Therapie in Gefahr: Suchtkranke finden keine Ärzte Opioidabhängige Patienten erhalten ein Ersatzmittel, das die Entzugserscheinungen reduziert und so eine Entgiftung des Körpers ermöglicht. Immer weniger Ärzte wollen eine solche Behandlung übernehm…

Bielefeld. Suchthilfekonzept: Heroin auf Rezept nur für Abhängige aus Bielefeld

22. November 2022 | National

Bielefeld. Suchthilfekonzept: Heroin auf Rezept nur für Abhängige aus Bielefeld Die Stadt möchte den Personenkreis bei der geplanten Diamorphin-Praxis beschränken. Düsseldorfer Arzt will in ehemaliger Hauptpost Anlaufstelle für bis zu 300 Suc…

USA. Top U.S. addiction researcher calls for broad deregulation of methadone

22. November 2022 | International

USA. Top U.S. addiction researcher calls for broad deregulation of methadone BOSTON — The U.S. government’s top addiction researcher is calling for broad deregulation of methadone, a key drug used to treat opioid use disorder. American doctors sho…

Psychosoziale Beratung und Betreuung begleitend zur Substitutionsbehandlung (PSB). Ein Positionspapier zu den Potentialen und den Herausforderungen.

12. November 2022 | National

Psychosoziale Beratung und Betreuung begleitend zur Substitutionsbehandlung (PSB). Ein Positionspapier zu den Potentialen und den Herausforderungen. Hrsg.: Verbund für integrative soziale und therapeutische Arbeit gGmbH (vista), Fachverband Drogen-…

Drogenberatung e.V. Bielefeld: Pflegebedarf Sucht und Alter

12. November 2022 | National

Drogenberatung e.V. Bielefeld: Pflegebedarf Sucht und Alter Seit Januar 2017 gibt es das Projekt „Pflegebedarf Sucht und Alter“ der Drogenberatung e.V. Bielefeld in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Institut für Pflegewissenschaften an der Universität Bielefe…

Handbuch/Toolbox Substanzkonsum im pflegerischen Alltag

12. November 2022 | National

Handbuch/Toolbox Substanzkonsum im pflegerischen Alltag Die in Handbuch und Toolbox enthaltenen Texte bieten Erläuterungen und Hintergründe zu Themen wie „Drogen“ und „Drogenkonsum“ und Informationen zu rechtlichen Bedingungen der Pflege drogenkons…

Handbuch Substanzkonsum im pflegerischen Alltag

12. November 2022 | National

Handbuch Substanzkonsum im pflegerischen Alltag Erläuterungen, Informationen, Hintergründe, rechtliche Bedingungen, kommunikationstheoretische Grundlagen, weitere praxisrelevante Aspekte. Der demographische Wandel und eine Verbesserung medizinisch…

USA. State Opioid Treatment Program Regulations Put Evidence-Based Care Out of Reach for Many

12. November 2022 | International

USA. State Opioid Treatment Program Regulations Put Evidence-Based Care Out of Reach for Many Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are the only health care facilities that can offer patients all three forms of medication for opioid use disorder…

Afghanistan. Afghan Rehab Centers Failing Drug Addicts After Taliban Takeover (Video)

12. November 2022 | International

Afghanistan. Afghan Rehab Centers Failing Drug Addicts After Taliban Takeover (Video) The director of a 1,000-bed rehabilitation center for drug addicts in Kabul says they don't have enough basic food, medicine, and clothes for patients. Many rehab…

Performance Measurement for Opioid Use Disorder Medication Treatment and Care Retention.

12. November 2022 | International

Performance Measurement for Opioid Use Disorder Medication Treatment and Care Retention. Williams AR, Mauro CM, Feng T, Wilson A, Cruz A, Olfson M, Crystal S, Samples H, Chiodo L. Am J Psychiatry. 2022 Oct 26:appiajp20220456. doi: 10.1…

USA. Ethnic and racial disparities found in buprenorphine treatment

12. November 2022 | International

USA. Ethnic and racial disparities found in buprenorphine treatment A quartet of researchers, three with Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technology Assessment, and the fourth with McGill University, has found t…

NRW. Medikus-Gruppe: Medizin für Körper und Seele – Die Philosophie der Heroinbehandlung

08. November 2022 | National

NRW. Medikus-Gruppe: Medizin für Körper und Seele – Die Philosophie der Heroinbehandlung https://diamorphin.com/

In Essen gibt es neuer Ärger um Diamorphin-Ambulanz

08. November 2022 | National

In Essen gibt es neuer Ärger um Diamorphin-Ambulanz In Essen gibt es weiter viel Diskussion um die geplante Diamorphin-Ambulanz. Drei Parteien haben sich zu Wort gemeldet. (Radio Essen, 04.11.2022) https://www.radioessen.de/artikel/in-essen-gibt-e…

Essen: Neue Anlaufstelle für Drogenabhängige geplant

08. November 2022 | National

Essen: Neue Anlaufstelle für Drogenabhängige geplant In Essen ist eine neue Anlaufstelle für drogenabhängige Menschen geplant. Die Abteilungen "Soziales" und "Ordnung" der Stadt Essen sehen darin gleich mehrere Chancen. (Radio Essen, 28…

Essen Hbf. Widerstand gegen geplante Heroinambulanz wächst.

08. November 2022 | National

Essen Hbf. Widerstand gegen geplante Heroinambulanz wächst. Essen. Die Fraktionen von CDU und Grünen wollen keine privat betriebene Heroin-Ambulanz für Schwerstabhängige. Sie schlagen einen anderen Weg vor. Der Widerstand gegen eine ge…

Stage-of-change Assessment Predicts Short-term Treatment Engagement for Opioid Use Disorder Patients Initiated on Buprenorphine.

08. November 2022 | International

Stage-of-change Assessment Predicts Short-term Treatment Engagement for Opioid Use Disorder Patients Initiated on Buprenorphine. Reuter Q, Larkin GL, Dubé M, Vellanki S, Dos Santos A, McKinnon J, Jouriles N, Seaberg D. West J Emerg Med…

Analysis of US County Characteristics and Clinicians With Waivers to Prescribe Buprenorphine After Changes in Federal Education Requirements.

08. November 2022 | International

Analysis of US County Characteristics and Clinicians With Waivers to Prescribe Buprenorphine After Changes in Federal Education Requirements. Nguyen T, Andraka-Christou B, Arnaudo C, Bradford WD, Simon K, Spetz J. JAMA Netw Open. 2022…

Low-Barrier Buprenorphine Treatment for People Experiencing Homelessness.

08. November 2022 | International

Low-Barrier Buprenorphine Treatment for People Experiencing Homelessness. Gibson CL, Lo E. Psychiatr Serv. 2022 Oct 18:appips20220426. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.20220426. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36254451. https://ps.psychiatryonline.org…

Analyzing opioid-use disorder websites in the United States: An optimized website usability study.

08. November 2022 | International

Analyzing opioid-use disorder websites in the United States: An optimized website usability study. He S, Shyamsundar S, Chong P, Kannikal J, Calvano J, Balapal N, Kallenberg N, Balaji A, Ankem A, Martin A. Digit Health. 2022 Oct 6;8:20…

Traitement de substitution des usagers dépendants des opiacés - L’expérience du Centre de prise en charge intégré des addictions de Dakar [Substitution treatments for opiate-dependent users. An experience of the Integrated Addiction Treatment Center in Da

08. November 2022 | International

Traitement de substitution des usagers dépendants des opiacés - L’expérience du Centre de prise en charge intégré des addictions de Dakar [Substitution treatments for opiate-dependent users. An experience of the Integrated Addiction Treatment Center…

Flexible Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment Models: Safe and Effective in Reducing Opioid Use Among Persons With Prescription Opioid Use Disorder.

08. November 2022 | International

Flexible Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment Models: Safe and Effective in Reducing Opioid Use Among Persons With Prescription Opioid Use Disorder. Saunders EC. Am J Psychiatry. 2022 Oct;179(10):699-701. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2022068…

Racial inequity in medication treatment for opioid use disorder: Exploring potential facilitators and barriers to use.

08. November 2022 | International

Racial inequity in medication treatment for opioid use disorder: Exploring potential facilitators and barriers to use. Hollander MAG, Chang CH, Douaihy AB, Hulsey E, Donohue JM. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2021 Oct 1;227:108927. doi: 10.1016/…

A qualitative exploration of patients' experience of mobile telephone-delivered contingency management to promote adherence to supervised methadone.

08. November 2022 | International

A qualitative exploration of patients' experience of mobile telephone-delivered contingency management to promote adherence to supervised methadone. Getty CA, Weaver T, Metrebian N. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2022 Oct 21. doi: 10.1111/dar.13555…

Implementation opportunities for scaling up methadone maintenance treatment in Kyrgyzstan: Methadone dosage and retention on treatment over two years.

08. November 2022 | International

Implementation opportunities for scaling up methadone maintenance treatment in Kyrgyzstan: Methadone dosage and retention on treatment over two years. Ivasiy R, Madden LM, Farnum SO, Shumskaya N, Galvez de Leon SJ, Bromberg DJ, Kurmanalieva A…

Schweiz. Erleichterte Heroinabgabe für Süchtige auch nach der Pandemie

08. November 2022 | International

Schweiz. Erleichterte Heroinabgabe für Süchtige auch nach der Pandemie Menschen mit einer Sucht hatten während der Coronazeit besondere Regelungen bei der Abgabe des Heroins. Damit seien gute Erfahrungen gemacht worden, heisst es bei den…

USA. Providers of methadone treatment say a big increase in access could backfire

08. November 2022 | International

USA. Providers of methadone treatment say a big increase in access could backfire BALTIMORE — Providers of methadone for addiction treatment have a message for advocates seeking a giant expansion in access: Be careful what you wish for. Meth…

Die 7. Nationale Substitutionskonferenz (NaSuKo) 21.09.2022 in Berlin - Beiträge zum Nachlesen oder Download

01. November 2022 | National

Die 7. Nationale Substitutionskonferenz (NaSuKo) 21.09.2022 in Berlin - Beiträge zum Nachlesen oder Download Hier stehen Ihnen die Beiträge der 7. NaSuKo zum Nachlesen oder Download zur Verfügung: – NALtrain – Rettet Leben; Simon Fleissn…

National trends of suicidal ideation and mental health services use among US adults with opioid use disorder, 2009-2020.

01. November 2022 | International

National trends of suicidal ideation and mental health services use among US adults with opioid use disorder, 2009-2020. Na PJ, Bommersbach TJ, Petrakis IL, Rhee TG. EClinicalMedicine. 2022 Oct 12;54:101696. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022…

USA. Buprenorphine Access: Telehealth Revolution Faces Uncertain Future

01. November 2022 | International

USA. Buprenorphine Access: Telehealth Revolution Faces Uncertain Future This summer, a young woman was revived by paramedics after an overdose at her home in Upstate New York. She refused transport to the hospital, a common occurrence among people…

Navigating Opioid Agonist Therapy among Young People who use Illicit Opioids in Vancouver, Canada.

01. November 2022 | International

Navigating Opioid Agonist Therapy among Young People who use Illicit Opioids in Vancouver, Canada. Pilarinos A, Kwa Y, Joe R, Thulien M, Buxton JA, DeBeck K, Fast D. Int J Drug Policy. 2022 Sep;107:103773. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.10…

Problematic opioid use in Ireland, 2015–2019.

01. November 2022 | International

Problematic opioid use in Ireland, 2015–2019. Hanrahan, Michael T and Millar, Sean and Phillips, Karl P and Reed, Thomas E and Mongan, Deirdre and Perry, Ivan J (2022) Dublin: Health Research Board. https://www.drugsandalcohol.i…

Availability of opioid agonist treatment and critical incidents in Forensic Clinics for Dependency Diseases in Germany.

11. Oktober 2022 | National

Availability of opioid agonist treatment and critical incidents in Forensic Clinics for Dependency Diseases in Germany. Reiners S, Opitz-Welke A, Konrad N, Voulgaris A. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Sep 7;13:961549. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.96…

Simulating the experience of searching for LGBTQ-specific opioid use disorder treatment in the United States.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Simulating the experience of searching for LGBTQ-specific opioid use disorder treatment in the United States. Paschen-Wolff MM, Velasquez R, Aydinoglo N, Campbell ANC. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2022 Sep;140:108828. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2022…

Implementing a Novel Statewide Network to Support Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine Treatment.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Implementing a Novel Statewide Network to Support Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine Treatment. Clemency BM, Hoopsick RA, Burnett SJ, Kahn LS, Lynch JJ. West J Emerg Med. 2022 Jun 5;23(4):451-460. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2022.3…

Improving Uptake of Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine: Barriers and Solutions.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Improving Uptake of Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine: Barriers and Solutions. Kelly TD, Hawk KF, Samuels EA, Strayer RJ, Hoppe JA. West J Emerg Med. 2022 Jul 11;23(4):461-467. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2022.2.52978. PMID: 359804…

Association between treatment setting and outcomes among oregon medicaid patients with opioid use disorder: a retrospective cohort study.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Association between treatment setting and outcomes among oregon medicaid patients with opioid use disorder: a retrospective cohort study. Hartung DM, Markwardt S, Johnston K, Geddes J, Baker R, Leichtling G, Hildebran C, Chan B, Cook RR, McCa…

The Role of Context in Integrating Buprenorphine into a Drop-In Center in Kampala, Uganda, Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

The Role of Context in Integrating Buprenorphine into a Drop-In Center in Kampala, Uganda, Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Dickson-Gomez J, Krechel S, Katende D, Johnston B, Twaibu W, Glasman L, Ogwal M, Musinguz…

Prioritizing measures to assess performance of drug treatment services: a Delphi process with funders, treatment providers and service-users.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Prioritizing measures to assess performance of drug treatment services: a Delphi process with funders, treatment providers and service-users. Stirling, R, Nathan, S, Ritter, A. Addiction. 2022. doi.org/10.1111/add.16038 https://onl…

Transforming Management of Opioid Use Disorder with Universal Treatment

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Transforming Management of Opioid Use Disorder with Universal Treatment Gupta R, Levine RL, Cepeda JA, Holtgrave DR. N Engl J Med. 2022 Sep 21. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2210121. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36129991. Barriers at multiple levels impe…

USA. Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder - Improving Access Through Regulatory and Legal Change: Proceedings of a Workshop

11. Oktober 2022 | International

USA. Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder - Improving Access Through Regulatory and Legal Change: Proceedings of a Workshop Methadone is a Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) approved medication for treating opioid use disorder (OUD)…

USA. Overview of Opioid Treatment Program Regulations by State - Restrictive rules put evidence-based medication treatment out of reach for many

11. Oktober 2022 | International

USA. Overview of Opioid Treatment Program Regulations by State - Restrictive rules put evidence-based medication treatment out of reach for many Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are the only health care facilities that can offer patients all three…

Residential treatment and medication treatment for opioid use disorder: The role of state Medicaid innovations in advancing the field.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Residential treatment and medication treatment for opioid use disorder: The role of state Medicaid innovations in advancing the field. O'Brien PL, Stewart MT, Shields MC, White M, Dubenitz J, Dey J, Mulvaney-Day N. Drug Alcohol Depend…

Administration and patient-incurred costs associated with opioid agonist treatment in Norway.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Administration and patient-incurred costs associated with opioid agonist treatment in Norway. Pedersen MH, Danø A, Gibbons C, Jensen R. Curr Med Res Opin. 2022 Oct 7:1-7. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2022.2129230. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 3…

Examining Access to Primary Care for People With Opioid Use Disorder in Ontario, Canada: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Examining Access to Primary Care for People With Opioid Use Disorder in Ontario, Canada: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Spithoff S, Mogic L, Hum S, Moineddin R, Meaney C, Kiran T. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Sep 1;5(9):e2233659. doi: 10.1001/ja…

Services Available at United States Addiction Treatment Facilities That Offer Medications versus Behavioral Treatment Only: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Analysis.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Services Available at United States Addiction Treatment Facilities That Offer Medications versus Behavioral Treatment Only: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Analysis. Weber A, Miskle B, Lynch A, Arndt S, Acion L. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2…

Access to needles and syringes and methadone maintenance therapy among people who inject drugs in Yangon, Myanmar: a qualitative study.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Access to needles and syringes and methadone maintenance therapy among people who inject drugs in Yangon, Myanmar: a qualitative study. Yee WL, Draper B, Myint KT, Min W, Htay H, O'Keefe D, Hellard M. Harm Reduct J. 2022 Sep 29;19(1):1…

Malaysia. Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Dependents: a Retrospective Study.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Malaysia. Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Dependents: a Retrospective Study. Khalid K, Ooi YT, Abdul Rashid Q, Mohammad Yusoff MZA, Jamaluddin R. East Asian Arch Psychiatry. 2022 Sep;32(3):47-50. doi: 10.12809/eaap2214. PMID…

Clinical outcomes and health care costs among people entering a safer opioid supply program in Ontario.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Clinical outcomes and health care costs among people entering a safer opioid supply program in Ontario. Gomes T, Kolla G, McCormack D, Sereda A, Kitchen S, Antoniou T. CMAJ. 2022 Sep 19;194(36):E1233-E1242. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.220892.&nb…

UK. Pioneering Middlesbrough heroin addiction clinic to close

11. Oktober 2022 | International

UK. Pioneering Middlesbrough heroin addiction clinic to close A ground-breaking clinic for people tackling heroin addiction is set to close because funding has run out. The Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT) programme in Middlesbrough was the first o…

Effects of Substance Use, Recovery, and Non–Drug-Related Online Community Participation on the Risk of a Use Episode During Remission From Opioid Use Disorder: Longitudinal Observational Study

06. Oktober 2022 | International

Effects of Substance Use, Recovery, and Non–Drug-Related Online Community Participation on the Risk of a Use Episode During Remission From Opioid Use Disorder: Longitudinal Observational Study Naserianhanzaei E, Koschate-Reis M J Med Interne…

Treatment providers' perspectives on a gender-responsive approach in alcohol and drug treatment for women in Belgium.

06. Oktober 2022 | International

Treatment providers' perspectives on a gender-responsive approach in alcohol and drug treatment for women in Belgium. Schamp J, Vanderplasschen W and Meulewaeter F (2022) Front. Psychiatry 13:941384. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.941384…

Women-Reported Barriers and Facilitators of Continued Engagement with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

23. August 2022 | International

Women-Reported Barriers and Facilitators of Continued Engagement with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Fiddian-Green A, Gubrium A, Harrington C, Evans EA. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jul 30;19(15):9346. doi: 10.3390/ijerp…

Die Drogenhilfe bleibt mittendrin in Darmstadt

14. August 2022 | National

Die Drogenhilfe bleibt mittendrin in Darmstadt Die Stadt Darmstadt verdrängt ihre Suchtkranken nicht, sondern hält beim Neubau der Drogeneinrichtung „Scentral“ am zentralen Standort fest. (Frankfurter Rundschau, 12.08.2022) https://www.fr.de/rhein…

Has the treatment gap for opioid use disorder narrowed in the U.S.?: A yearly assessment from 2010 to 2019".

14. August 2022 | International

Has the treatment gap for opioid use disorder narrowed in the U.S.?: A yearly assessment from 2010 to 2019". Krawczyk N, Rivera BD, Jent V, Keyes KM, Jones CM, Cerdá M. Int J Drug Policy. 2022 Jul 19:103786. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2022…

Treatment outcome unaffected by initiation of full weekend closure of methadone maintenance treatment clinic.

14. August 2022 | International

Treatment outcome unaffected by initiation of full weekend closure of methadone maintenance treatment clinic. Peles E, Schreiber S, Adelson M. J Addict Dis. 2014;33(2):77-82. doi: 10.1080/10550887.2014.909699. PMID: 24717114. Abstract…

Cumulative barriers to retention in methadone treatment among adults from rural and small urban communities.

14. August 2022 | International

Cumulative barriers to retention in methadone treatment among adults from rural and small urban communities. Pasman E, Kollin R, Broman M, Lee G, Agius E, Lister JJ, Brown S, Resko SM. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Jul 15;17(1):35. doi…

Association Between Interorganizational Collaboration in Opioid Response and Treatment Capacity for Opioid Use Disorder in Counties of Five States: A Cross-Sectional Study.

14. August 2022 | International

Association Between Interorganizational Collaboration in Opioid Response and Treatment Capacity for Opioid Use Disorder in Counties of Five States: A Cross-Sectional Study. Swann WL, DiNardi M, Schreiber TL. Subst Abuse. 2022 Jul 13;16…

Real-World Reductions in Healthcare Resource Utilization over 6 Months in Patients with Substance Use Disorders Treated with a Prescription Digital Therapeutic.

14. August 2022 | International

Real-World Reductions in Healthcare Resource Utilization over 6 Months in Patients with Substance Use Disorders Treated with a Prescription Digital Therapeutic. Shah N, Velez FF, Colman S, Kauffman L, Ruetsch C, Anastassopoulos K, Marici…

Evaluation of a Program to Screen Patients in Community Pharmacies for Opioid Misuse and Accidental Overdose.

14. August 2022 | International

Evaluation of a Program to Screen Patients in Community Pharmacies for Opioid Misuse and Accidental Overdose. Skoy E, Frenzel O, Eukel H, Lothspeich E, Steig J, Strand M, Werremeyer A. Prev Chronic Dis. 2022 Jul 14;19:E41. doi: 10.5888…

Barriers and facilitators to opioid agonist treatment (OAT) engagement among individuals released from federal incarceration into the community in Ontario, Canada.

14. August 2022 | International

Barriers and facilitators to opioid agonist treatment (OAT) engagement among individuals released from federal incarceration into the community in Ontario, Canada. Russell C, Pang M, Nafeh F, Farrell Macdonald S, Derkzen D, Rehm J, Fischer B…

The Rural Opioid Initiative Consortium description: providing evidence to Understand the Fourth Wave of the Opioid Crisis.

13. August 2022 | International

The Rural Opioid Initiative Consortium description: providing evidence to Understand the Fourth Wave of the Opioid Crisis. Jenkins RA, Whitney BM, Nance RM, Allen TM, Cooper HLF, Feinberg J, Fredericksen R, Friedmann PD, Go VF, Jenkins WD, Ko…

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13. August 2022 | International

Buprenorphine Waiver Attitudes Among Primary Care Providers. Lai B, Croghan I, Ebbert JO. J Prim Care Community Health. 2022 Jan-Dec;13:21501319221112272. doi: 10.1177/21501319221112272. PMID: 35822763; PMCID: PMC9284198. https://www…

Demographic and Geospatial Analysis of Buprenorphine and Methadone Prescription Rates.

13. August 2022 | International

Demographic and Geospatial Analysis of Buprenorphine and Methadone Prescription Rates. Peterman NJ, Palsgaard P, Vashi A, Vashi T, Kaptur BD, Yeo E, Mccauley W. Cureus. 2022 May 30;14(5):e25477. doi: 10.7759/cureus.25477. PMID: 3580081…

The Community-Based Medication-First program for opioid use disorder: a hybrid implementation study protocol of a rapid access to buprenorphine program in Washington State.

13. August 2022 | International

The Community-Based Medication-First program for opioid use disorder: a hybrid implementation study protocol of a rapid access to buprenorphine program in Washington State. Banta-Green CJ, Owens MD, Williams JR, Sears JM, Floyd AS, Williams-G…

Social determinants of health and emergency department utilization among adults receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.

13. August 2022 | International

Social determinants of health and emergency department utilization among adults receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Radic M, Parlier-Ahmad AB, Wills B, Martin CE. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Jun;3:100062. doi: 10.1016/j…

Discordance in Addressing Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities: Patient and Provider Perspectives.

13. August 2022 | International

Discordance in Addressing Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities: Patient and Provider Perspectives. Qudah B, Maurer MA, Mott DA, Chui MA. Pharmacy (Basel). 2022 Jul 27;10(4):91. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy10040091. PMID: 35893729; PMCID: PMC933…

"Lost trust in the system": system barriers to publicly available mental health and substance use services for transgender women in San Francisco.

13. August 2022 | International

"Lost trust in the system": system barriers to publicly available mental health and substance use services for transgender women in San Francisco. Baguso GN, Aguilar K, Sicro S, Mañacop M, Quintana J, Wilson EC. BMC Health Serv Res. 20…

Schweiz. Behandlung von Opioidabhängigkeit: Sind Urinproben legitim?

09. August 2022 | International

Schweiz. Behandlung von Opioidabhängigkeit: Sind Urinproben legitim? Carole-Anne Baud, Dr. iur., SNF-Forscherin, Universität Lausanne , Barbara Broers, Professorin in Suchtmedizin, Universitätsspital Genf, Valérie Junod, Rechtprofessorin, Universit…

Virtual opioid agonist treatment: Alberta's virtual opioid dependency program and outcomes.

02. August 2022 | International

Virtual opioid agonist treatment: Alberta's virtual opioid dependency program and outcomes. Day N, Wass M, Smith K. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Jul 28;17(1):40. doi: 10.1186/s13722-022-00323-4. PMID: 35902924; PMCID: PMC9330968. https://www…

Drive Times to Opioid Treatment Programs in Urban and Rural Counties in 5 US States.

02. August 2022 | International

Drive Times to Opioid Treatment Programs in Urban and Rural Counties in 5 US States. Joudrey PJ, Edelman EJ, Wang EA. JAMA. 2019;322(13):1310–1312. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.12562 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/275…

USA. Methadone Clinics Step Up Their Backlash Against Reform

02. August 2022 | International

USA. Methadone Clinics Step Up Their Backlash Against Reform The members of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) are outraged. This national organization represents the interests of over 1,200 opioid treatment pro…

Niedersachsen. Suchtkonferenz: Wege zum Erhalt der Opioidsubstitution

28. Juli 2022 | National

Niedersachsen. Suchtkonferenz: Wege zum Erhalt der Opioidsubstitution Berlin – Die niedersächsische Landesregierung sorgt sich um den Erhalt der flächendeckenden Versorgung in der Substitutionsmedizin. Angesichts abnehmender Verfügbarkeit müssten s…

USA. New approach to opioid addiction includes access to medications and eradicating social stigma

28. Juli 2022 | International

USA. New approach to opioid addiction includes access to medications and eradicating social stigma (…) Methadone, buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone—all approved by the Food and Drug Administration—have successfully been used to treat O…

Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Improving Access through Regulatory and Legal Change: Proceedings of a Workshop.

28. Juli 2022 | International

Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Improving Access through Regulatory and Legal Change: Proceedings of a Workshop. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi…

USA. Fentanyl From the Government? A Vancouver Experiment Aims to Stop Overdoses

28. Juli 2022 | International

USA. Fentanyl From the Government? A Vancouver Experiment Aims to Stop Overdoses A city on the forefront of harm reduction has taken the concept to a new level in an effort to address the growing toxicity of street drugs. (New York Times, USA, 27.0…

Expanding access to substance use services and mental health care for people with HIV in Alabama, a technology readiness assessment using a mixed methods approach.

28. Juli 2022 | International

Expanding access to substance use services and mental health care for people with HIV in Alabama, a technology readiness assessment using a mixed methods approach. Eaton EF, Burgan K, McCollum G, Levy S, Willig J, Mugavero MJ, Reddy S, Wallac…

Australien. Calls for opioid agonist treatments to be used in the treatment of injecting-related infections

28. Juli 2022 | International

Australien. Calls for opioid agonist treatments to be used in the treatment of injecting-related infections Medications such as buprenorphine and methadone should be used to help treat patients with opioid use disorder who come to hospital wi…

Tackling heroin use in Mozambique

28. Juli 2022 | International

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USA. Momentum Builds to Broaden Access to Methadone and Buprenorphine

18. Juli 2022 | International

USA. Momentum Builds to Broaden Access to Methadone and Buprenorphine Momentum is building for legislation to broaden access to buprenorphine and methadone, the lifesaving medications for opioid use disorder. Its impact would be felt particularly i…

Suchtberatung erinnert an Verstorbene – Menschenkette und Info-Stand am 21. Juli in Viersen

14. Juli 2022 | National

Suchtberatung erinnert an Verstorbene – Menschenkette und Info-Stand am 21. Juli in Viersen Die Suchtberatung Kontakt-Rat-Hilfe Viersen erinnert an Menschen aus dem Kreis Viersen, die an den Folgen ihres Drogenkonsums verstorben sind. Am 21. Juli s…

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Narcotic and Stimulant Users Referred to Maintenance Methadone Therapy Centers in Ahvaz City: Iran.

12. Juli 2022 | International

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Narcotic and Stimulant Users Referred to Maintenance Methadone Therapy Centers in Ahvaz City: Iran. Saki F, Cheraghi M, Mohamadian H, Ghorbanyjavadpour F. Front Public Health. 2022 May 20;10:85…

A transition of power in opioid substitution treatment: Clinic managers' views on the consequences of a patient choice reform.

11. Juli 2022 | International

A transition of power in opioid substitution treatment: Clinic managers' views on the consequences of a patient choice reform. Andersson L. Nordisk Alkohol Nark. 2022 Jun;39(3):279-300. doi: 10.1177/14550725221075003. Epub 2022 Feb 1…

Expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder through locally-initiated implementation.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder through locally-initiated implementation. Wyse JJ, Mackey K, Lovejoy TI, Kansagara D, Tuepker A, Gordon AJ, Todd Korthuis P, Herreid-O'Neill A, Williams B, Morasco BJ. Addict Sci…

User centered clinical decision support to implement initiation of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in the emergency department: EMBED pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial.

11. Juli 2022 | International

User centered clinical decision support to implement initiation of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in the emergency department: EMBED pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial. Melnick ER, Nath B, Dziura JD, Casey MF, Jeffery MM, Pa…

Identifying key risk factors for premature discontinuation of opioid use disorder treatment in the United States: A predictive modeling study.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Identifying key risk factors for premature discontinuation of opioid use disorder treatment in the United States: A predictive modeling study. Stafford C, Marrero WJ, Naumann RB, Lich KH, Wakeman S, Jalali MS. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2022…

Attitudes on Methadone Utilization in the Emergency Department: A Physician Cross-sectional Study.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Attitudes on Methadone Utilization in the Emergency Department: A Physician Cross-sectional Study. Heil J, Ganetsky VS, Salzman MS, Hunter K, Baston KE, Carroll G, Ketcham E, Haroz R. West J Emerg Med. 2022 Apr 4;23(3):386-395. doi: 10.5811/…

Opioid treatment program prescribing of methadone with community pharmacy dispensing: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Opioid treatment program prescribing of methadone with community pharmacy dispensing: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability. Brooner RK, Stoller KB, Patel P, Wu LT, Yan H, Kidorf M. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Jun;3:100067. do…

Effectiveness and Safety of Low-Threshold Opioid-Agonist Treatment in Hard-To-Reach Populations with Opioid Dependence.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Effectiveness and Safety of Low-Threshold Opioid-Agonist Treatment in Hard-To-Reach Populations with Opioid Dependence. Chalabianloo F, Ohldieck C, Haaland ØA, Fadnes LT, Johansson KA. Eur Addict Res. 2022;28(3):199-209. doi: 10.1159/0…

Changing Pattern of Opioid Users Attending an Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinic in North India.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Changing Pattern of Opioid Users Attending an Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinic in North India. Bhat FR, Rather YH, Rasool U. J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2022 Feb 9;13(2):176-180. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1736509. PMID: 35694070; PMCID: PMC918739…

Bielefeld. Neue Nutzung der alten Post in Bielefeld – Genehmigung der Bezirksregierung steht noch aus - Anlaufstelle für Drogenkranke

27. Juni 2022 | National

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27. Juni 2022 | National

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Ostalbkreis. Durch Methadon dem Heroin entkommen

26. Juni 2022 | National

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Schottland. National benchmarking report on implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards - 2021-22

26. Juni 2022 | International

Schottland. National benchmarking report on implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards - 2021-22 An Experimental Statistics publication for Scotland. (Public Health Scotland, Schottland, 23-06-2022) https://www.publichealt…

Trends and Disparities in Access to Buprenorphine Treatment Following an Opioid-Related Emergency Department Visit Among an Insured Cohort, 2014-2020.

06. Juni 2022 | International

Trends and Disparities in Access to Buprenorphine Treatment Following an Opioid-Related Emergency Department Visit Among an Insured Cohort, 2014-2020. Stevens MA, Tsai J, Savitz ST, Nath B, Melnick ER, D'Onofrio G, Jeffery MM. JAMA Net…

Gelsenkirchen: Not bei Methadonversorgung in Praxen droht

05. Juni 2022 | National

Gelsenkirchen: Not bei Methadonversorgung in Praxen droht Weniger Arztpraxen sind bereit, die Methadonversorgung Suchtkranker in Gelsenkirchen zu übernehmen. Wie sie weiterhin gesichert werden könnte. (WAZ – Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, 04.06.2…

Bridge clinic implementation of "72-hour rule" methadone for opioid withdrawal management: Impact on opioid treatment program linkage and retention in ca

05. Juni 2022 | International

Bridge clinic implementation of "72-hour rule" methadone for opioid withdrawal management: Impact on opioid treatment program linkage and retention in care. Taylor JL, Laks J, Christine PJ, Kehoe J, Evans J, Kim TW, Farrell NM, White CS, Wein…

Variations in national availability of waivered buprenorphine prescribers by racial and ethnic composition of zip codes.

05. Juni 2022 | International

Variations in national availability of waivered buprenorphine prescribers by racial and ethnic composition of zip codes. Hirchak KA, Amiri S, Kordas G, Oluwoye O, Lyons AJ, Bajet K, Hahn JA, McDonell MG, Campbell ANC, Venner K. Subst A…

Permissive regulation: A critical review of the regulatory history of buprenorphine formulations in Canada.

05. Juni 2022 | International

Permissive regulation: A critical review of the regulatory history of buprenorphine formulations in Canada. Sud A, McGee M, Mintzes B, Herder M. Int J Drug Policy. 2022 May 25;105:103749. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103749. Epub ahead o…

What is success in treatment for opioid use disorder? Perspectives of physicians and patients in primary care settings.

05. Juni 2022 | International

What is success in treatment for opioid use disorder? Perspectives of physicians and patients in primary care settings. Hooker SA, Sherman MD, Lonergan-Cullum M, Nissly T, Levy R. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2022 May 20:108804. doi: 10.1016/j…

Integrating Routine Screening for Opioid Use Disorder into Primary Care Settings: Experiences from a National Cohort of Clinics.

05. Juni 2022 | International

Integrating Routine Screening for Opioid Use Disorder into Primary Care Settings: Experiences from a National Cohort of Clinics. Austin EJ, Briggs ES, Ferro L, Barry P, Heald A, Curran GM, Saxon AJ, Fortney J, Ratzliff AD, Williams EC. …

USA. The Methadone Clinic System Needs Abolition, Not a Tepid Reform Bill

26. Mai 2022 | International

USA. The Methadone Clinic System Needs Abolition, Not a Tepid Reform Bill Peter Vanderkloot’s groundbreaking article—Methadone: Medicine, Harm Reduction or Social Control—hit me hard. As a social worker, I helped people who used heroin get into met…

Survey of Barriers and Facilitators to Prescribing Buprenorphine and Clinician Perceptions on the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 Waiver.

26. Mai 2022 | International

Survey of Barriers and Facilitators to Prescribing Buprenorphine and Clinician Perceptions on the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 Waiver. Lanham HJ, Papac J, Olmos DI, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(5):e2212419. doi:10.1001/ja…

"The idea is to help people achieve greater success and liberty": A qualitative study of expanded methadone take-home access in opioid use disorder treatment.

26. Mai 2022 | International

"The idea is to help people achieve greater success and liberty": A qualitative study of expanded methadone take-home access in opioid use disorder treatment. Suen LW, Castellanos S, Joshi N, Satterwhite S, Knight KR. Subst Abus. 2022;…

Prehospital Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics: First Year Results of the EMS Buprenorphine Use Pilot,

26. Mai 2022 | International

Prehospital Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics: First Year Results of the EMS Buprenorphine Use Pilot, H. Gene Hern, Vanessa Lara, David Goldstein, M. Kalmin, S. Kidane, S. Shoptaw, Ori Tzvieli & Andrew A. Herring&nbs…

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08. Mai 2022 | International

Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs: On the Road Again? Breve F, Batastini L, LeQuang JAK, Marchando G. Cureus. 2022 Mar 16;14(3):e23221. doi: 10.7759/cureus.23221. PMID: 35449647; PMCID: PMC9012571. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar…

Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico.

08. Mai 2022 | International

Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico. Romero-Mendoza M, Peláez-Ballestas I, Almanza-Avendaño AM, Figueroa E. BMC Public Health. 2022 Mar 29;22(1):606. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-12955-x. PMID: 3535…

Psychosocial functioning among current noninjecting opioid users: Is there any difference between methadone maintenance treatment and treatment as usual?

08. Mai 2022 | International

Psychosocial functioning among current noninjecting opioid users: Is there any difference between methadone maintenance treatment and treatment as usual? Shukla R, Kar SK, Dalal PK, Arya A. Indian J Psychiatry. 2022 Jan-Feb;64(1):56-63…

Assessment of Community-Level Vulnerability and Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

08. Mai 2022 | International

Assessment of Community-Level Vulnerability and Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Joudrey PJ, Kolak M, Lin Q, Paykin S, Anguiano V, Wang EA. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(4):e227028. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.7028 ht…

USA. The Long Road to Methadone Access in Rural America

28. April 2022 | International

USA. The Long Road to Methadone Access in Rural America The U.S. has treatments to help people dealing with opioid addictions but throws up hurdles to access. (TNR, USA, 27.04.2022) https://newrepublic.com/article/166210/methadone-access-rural-ame…

Der Substitution gehen die Ärzte aus

28. April 2022 | National

Der Substitution gehen die Ärzte aus Die Substitutionstherapie von Heroinabhängigen ist in der Medizin längst etabliert und auch Kassenleistung. Dennoch ist sie in Gefahr, denn es fehlt ihr zunehmend an ärztlichem Nachwuchs. Das liegt nicht nur an…

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28. April 2022 | National

Substitution und medizinische Reha - Umfrage des bus. zeigt, es liegen viele Behandlungsangebote vor Thomas Hempel Konturen online, 25.04.2022 https://www.konturen.de/fachbeitraege/substitution-und-medizinische-reha/

Substitutionstherapie „Ich würde keine Praxis ohne meine Substituierten führen wollen“

23. April 2022 | National

Substitutionstherapie „Ich würde keine Praxis ohne meine Substituierten führen wollen“ Die Versorgung von opioidabhängigen Patienten ist derzeit schlecht. Weil das Klientel als schwierig gilt, scheuen sich viele Mediziner, Ersatztherapien anz…

USA. As a Methadone Patient, I Demand No Return to the Pre-COVID Status Quo

23. April 2022 | International

USA. As a Methadone Patient, I Demand No Return to the Pre-COVID Status Quo COVID-19 made us rethink how and why we were doing all kinds of things simply out of routine. Why do office workers have to commute to a desk to make a phone call? Why do f…

Australien. ‘Crisis looming’: GP calls for help as small band of doctors do heavy lifting on opioid treatment

23. April 2022 | International

Australien. ‘Crisis looming’: GP calls for help as small band of doctors do heavy lifting on opioid treatment A GP recognised for his work with people who abuse drugs is calling for more doctors to step up as demand for opioid treatment surges in t…

Iserlohn. Diamorphingestütze Behandlung am Standort Iserlohn nimmt Betrieb auf

05. April 2022 | National

Iserlohn. Diamorphingestütze Behandlung am Standort Iserlohn nimmt Betrieb auf (Medikus-Gruppe, 03.04.2022) http://diamorphin.com/IDA/

How do people who use drugs receiving Opioid Medication Therapy perceive their treatment? A multicentre study.

05. April 2022 | International

How do people who use drugs receiving Opioid Medication Therapy perceive their treatment? A multicentre study. Guillou Landreat M, Dany A, Challet Bouju G, Laforgue EJ, Cholet J, Leboucher J, Hardouin JB; OPAL Group, Victorri Vigneau C, Grall…

Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Canadian Psychosocial Addiction Programs: A National Survey of Policy, Attitudes, and Practice.

05. April 2022 | International

Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Canadian Psychosocial Addiction Programs: A National Survey of Policy, Attitudes, and Practice. Hodgins DC, Budd M, Czukar G, Dubreucq S, Jackson LA, Rush B, Quilty LC, Adams D, Cameron Wild T. Can J…

Factors associated with retention on medications for opioid use disorder among a cohort of adults seeking treatment in the community.

05. April 2022 | International

Factors associated with retention on medications for opioid use disorder among a cohort of adults seeking treatment in the community. Biondi BE, Vander Wyk B, Schlossberg EF, Shaw A, Springer SA. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Mar 7;17(1):15. d…

Patient- and Provider-Reported Experiences of a Mobile Novel Digital Therapeutic in People With Opioid Use Disorder (reSET-O): Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

05. April 2022 | International

Patient- and Provider-Reported Experiences of a Mobile Novel Digital Therapeutic in People With Opioid Use Disorder (reSET-O): Feasibility and Acceptability Study. Kawasaki S, Mills-Huffnagle S, Aydinoglo N, Maxin H, Nunes E. JMIR Form…

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Feasibility of a Medical Management-Based Text Messaging Intervention Combined With Buprenorphine in Primary Care.

05. April 2022 | International

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Feasibility of a Medical Management-Based Text Messaging Intervention Combined With Buprenorphine in Primary Care. Tofighi B, Durr M, Marini C, Lewis CF, Lee JD. Subst Abuse. 2022 Mar 26;16:11782218221…

Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico.

05. April 2022 | International

Towards an Improved Substance Use Disorder Treatment Landscape in Rhode Island - Barriers, Current Progress, and Next Steps.

05. April 2022 | International

Towards an Improved Substance Use Disorder Treatment Landscape in Rhode Island - Barriers, Current Progress, and Next Steps. Braun HM, Holtzman JA, Wunsch C, Clark SA. R I Med J (2013). 2022 Apr 1;105(3):24-27. PMID: 35349616. http://…

The Methadone Manifesto: Treatment Experiences and Policy Recommendations From Methadone Patient Activists.

05. April 2022 | International

The Methadone Manifesto: Treatment Experiences and Policy Recommendations From Methadone Patient Activists. Simon C, Vincent L, Coulter A, Salazar Z, Voyles N, Roberts L, Frank D, Brothers S. Am J Public Health. 2022 Apr;112(S2):S117-S…

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among US Adolescents and Adults With Need for Opioid Treatment, 2019.

05. April 2022 | International

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among US Adolescents and Adults With Need for Opioid Treatment, 2019. Mauro PM, Gutkind S, Annunziato EM, Samples H. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(3):e223821. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.382…

Duration of use and outcomes among people with opioid use disorder initiating methadone and buprenorphine in Ontario: a population-based propensity-score matched cohort study.

05. April 2022 | International

Duration of use and outcomes among people with opioid use disorder initiating methadone and buprenorphine in Ontario: a population-based propensity-score matched cohort study. Gomes, T, McCormack, D, Bozinoff, N, Tadrous, M, Ant…

Duisburg. Methadon: Noch weniger Duisburger Ärzte für mehr Suchtkranke

27. März 2022 | National

Duisburg. Methadon: Noch weniger Duisburger Ärzte für mehr Suchtkranke Duisburg. Warum der Suchthilfeverbund aufgrund von Versorgungsengpässen eine Methadon-Ambulanz fordert und wie die Stadt Duisburg die Situation bewertet. (WAZ – Westdeutsche All…

Duration of use and outcomes among people with opioid use disorder initiating methadone and buprenorphine in Ontario: a population-based propensity-score matched cohort study.

27. März 2022 | International

USA. DEA’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment

27. März 2022 | International

USA. DEA’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Anne Milgram announced the Drug Enforcement Administration’s continued commitment to expanding access to medication-assisted treatment to h…

Schottland. Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) implicated deaths and prescribing: evidence review

27. März 2022 | International

Schottland. Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) implicated deaths and prescribing: evidence review This paper summarises current knowledge of trends around methadone and buprenorphine related deaths and changes to prescribing practice in Scotland. S…

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among US Adolescents and Adults With Need for Opioid Treatment, 2019.

27. März 2022 | International

USA. Ohio has room to expand medication-assisted opioid treatment

27. März 2022 | International

USA. Ohio has room to expand medication-assisted opioid treatment Study analyzes opioid burden, providers by county. (Ohio State News, USA, 15.03.2022) https://news.osu.edu/ohio-has-room-to-expand-medication-assisted-opioid-treatment/

Examining differences in retention on medication for opioid use disorder: An analysis of Ohio Medicaid data

27. März 2022 | International

Examining differences in retention on medication for opioid use disorder: An analysis of Ohio Medicaid data Zhang, Pengyue et al. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Volume 136, 108686 https://www.journalofsubstanceabusetreatment.com/arti…

Subsequent Buprenorphine Treatment Following Emergency Physician Buprenorphine Prescription Fills: A National Assessment 2019 to 2020

27. März 2022 | International

Subsequent Buprenorphine Treatment Following Emergency Physician Buprenorphine Prescription Fills: A National Assessment 2019 to 2020 Stein, Bradley D. et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.annemergmed.com/artic…

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09. März 2022 | National

"Substitutionstherapie – Wege zurück ins Leben" Mit der Substitutionstherapie steht in Deutschland eine Behandlung zur Verfügung, die vielen Opioidabhängigen eine gesundheitliche sowie soziale Stabilisierung ermöglicht. Von den geschätzten circa 16…

Schweiz. 30 Jahre Platzspitz-Räumung - Was vom Drogenelend am Zürcher Platzspitz übrig geblieben ist

09. März 2022 | International

Schweiz. 30 Jahre Platzspitz-Räumung - Was vom Drogenelend am Zürcher Platzspitz übrig geblieben ist Vor 30 Jahren wurde in Zürich der «Needle Park» geräumt. Heute sind Neueinsteiger beim Heroin selten – doch es gibt sie. (srf – Schweizerisch…

Mal/adaptations: A qualitative evidence synthesis of opioid agonist therapy during major disruptions.

09. März 2022 | International

Mal/adaptations: A qualitative evidence synthesis of opioid agonist therapy during major disruptions. Salamanca-Buentello F, Cheng DK, Sabioni P, Majid U, Upshur R, Sud A. Int J Drug Policy. 2021 Dec 10;101:103556. doi: 10.1016/j.drugp…

USA. Calls to overhaul methadone distribution intensify, but clinics resist

09. März 2022 | International

USA. Calls to overhaul methadone distribution intensify, but clinics resist Days typically start early for patients undergoing opioid addiction treatment at Denver Recovery Group's six methadone clinics in Colorado. They rise before dawn. Some take…

Multicenter Observational/Exploratory Study Addressed to the Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Pharmacological Therapy in Opioid-Dependent Patients in Maintenance Therapy in Southern Italy.

09. März 2022 | International

Multicenter Observational/Exploratory Study Addressed to the Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Pharmacological Therapy in Opioid-Dependent Patients in Maintenance Therapy in Southern Italy. Maqoud F, Fabio G, Ciliero N, Antonacci…

The real-world impact of dosing of methadone and buprenorphine in retention on opioid agonist therapies in Ukraine.

27. Februar 2022 | International

The real-world impact of dosing of methadone and buprenorphine in retention on opioid agonist therapies in Ukraine. Farnum SO, Makarenko I, Madden L, Mazhnaya A, Marcus R, Prokhorova T, Bojko MJ, Rozanova J, Dvoriak S, Islam Z, Altice FL.&nbs…

Effect of expanding opioid agonist therapies on the HIV epidemic and mortality in Ukraine: a modelling study.

27. Februar 2022 | International

Effect of expanding opioid agonist therapies on the HIV epidemic and mortality in Ukraine: a modelling study. Tan J, Altice FL, Madden LM, Zelenev A. Lancet HIV. 2020 Feb;7(2):e121-e128. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(19)30373-X. Epub 2019 De…

Treating opioid dependence with extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) in Ukraine: Feasibility and three-month outcomes.

27. Februar 2022 | International

Treating opioid dependence with extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) in Ukraine: Feasibility and three-month outcomes. Makarenko I, Pykalo I, Springer SA, Mazhnaya A, Marcus R, Filippovich S, Dvoriak S, Altice FL. J Subst Abuse Treat…

USA. San Francisco Hospital Program Offers Harm Reduction to Patients

27. Februar 2022 | International

USA. San Francisco Hospital Program Offers Harm Reduction to Patients In some hospitals in the United States, doctors will send people home with prescriptions for opioid use disorder medications like methadone and buprenorphine after they are disch…

Healthcare seeking among Swedish patients in opioid substitution treatment – a mixed methods study on barriers and facilitators.

27. Februar 2022 | International

Healthcare seeking among Swedish patients in opioid substitution treatment – a mixed methods study on barriers and facilitators. Troberg, K., Lundqvist, K., Hansson, H. et al. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 8 (2022). doi.o…

USA. State Toolkit to End the Nation’s Drug Overdose Epidemic: Leading-Edge Actions and Strategies to Remove Barriers to Evidence-based Patient Care

27. Februar 2022 | International

USA. State Toolkit to End the Nation’s Drug Overdose Epidemic: Leading-Edge Actions and Strategies to Remove Barriers to Evidence-based Patient Care The 2022 AMA-Manatt Toolkit builds on the 2020 roadmap by providing actionable resources that state…

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link: Using a “cascade of care” approach to evaluate gaps in the opioid use disorder treatment pipeline

27. Februar 2022 | International

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link: Using a “cascade of care” approach to evaluate gaps in the opioid use disorder treatment pipeline There are persistent gaps in the addiction “science-to-practice” pipeline that lead to marked diff…

Real-world effectiveness of pharmacological treatments of opioid use disorder in a national cohort.

23. Februar 2022 | International

Real-world effectiveness of pharmacological treatments of opioid use disorder in a national cohort. Heikkinen, M, Taipale, H, Tanskanen, A, Mittendorfer-Rutz, E, Lähteenvuo, M, Tiihonen, J. Addiction. 2022…

Irland. Record number of heroin users accessing help

23. Februar 2022 | International

Irland. Record number of heroin users accessing help The number of heroin users in drug treatment has reached record numbers, with almost 11,500 receiving substitute medication. (Irish Examiner, Irland, 21.02.2022) https://www.irishexaminer.com/ne…

USA. Promising evidence that mobile engagement units can link hard-to-reach individuals with opioid use disorder to medication treatment

15. Februar 2022 | International

USA. Promising evidence that mobile engagement units can link hard-to-reach individuals with opioid use disorder to medication treatment Opioid-related overdose deaths are an going public health crisis in the United States, and a large majority of…

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