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

17. Januar 2025 | International

Trends in Treatment Need and Receipt for Substance Use Disorders in the US. Liu L, Zhang C, Nahata MC. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(1):e2453317. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.53317 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetw…

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

Breaking barriers: Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of telemedicine-assisted buprenorphine induction for opioid use disorder in India. Ghosh A, Kale A, Laxmi R, Naik SS, Subodh BN, Basu D. Indian J Psychiatry. 2024 Oct;66(10…

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

05. Januar 2025 | International

Understanding the financial barriers to treatment among individuals with opioid use disorder: a focus group study. Anyanwu P, Olateju OA, Tata V, Varisco T, Gilbert LR, Ogunsanya ME, Essien EJ, Johnson ML, Thornton JD. Harm Reduct J. 2…

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

05. Januar 2025 | International

Do we need urine drug screens in opioid addiction treatment: An observational study on self-report versus urine drug screens. McEvoy A, Rodrigues M, Dennis BB, Hudson J, Marsh DC, Worster A, Thabane L, Samaan Z. Addict Behav Rep. 2024…

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

05. Januar 2025 | International

Emergency department utilization of the methadone "72-hour rule" to bridge or initiate and link to outpatient treatment. Huo S, Heil J, Salzman MS, Ely A, Snyder S, Terracciano D, Rafeq R, Ganetsky V, Carroll G, Haroz R. Am J Emerg Med…

Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on mental health, life expectancy, and happiness in patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment.

05. Januar 2025 | International

Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on mental health, life expectancy, and happiness in patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment. Amiri P, Rasouli-Azad M, Afshari B, Chehri A, Amiri M, Rezaie Z. J Educ Health Promot…

Comparative Effectiveness of Buprenorphine Adherence with Telemedicine versus In-person for Rural and Urban Patients.

05. Januar 2025 | International

Comparative Effectiveness of Buprenorphine Adherence with Telemedicine versus In-person for Rural and Urban Patients. Reese TJ, Padi-Adjirackor NA, Griffith KN, Steitz B, Patrick SW, Leech AA, Wiese AD, Wright A, Shah MV, Ancker JS. J…

Understanding MAT access in the context of unused MAT capacity in the United States: when increasing rural MAT capacity is not enough.

05. Januar 2025 | International

Understanding MAT access in the context of unused MAT capacity in the United States: when increasing rural MAT capacity is not enough. Mun CC, Zambrano R, Tallman E, Schuler H, Bresani E, Meyers K. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2024 D…

Organization of primary care and early MOUD discontinuation.

05. Januar 2025 | International

Organization of primary care and early MOUD discontinuation. Harris RA, Kearney M, Keddem S, Calderbank T, Tomczuk L, Clapp J, Perrone J, Kranzler HR, Long JA, Mandell DS. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2024 Dec 19;19(1):96. doi: 10.1186/s1372…

Opioid agonist treatment outcomes among individuals with a history of nonfatal overdose: Findings from a pragmatic, pan-Canadian, randomized control trial.

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

Formative evaluation of the implementation of digital therapeutics for opioids and other substance use disorders in primary care (DIGITS trial). Palazzo L, Dorsey CN, Mogk J, Beatty T, King D, Stefanik-Guizlo K, Key D, Matson TE, Shea M, Cald…

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

05. Januar 2025 | International

Scaling up medications for opioid use disorder in Kentucky: Qualitative perspectives of treatment organizations. Knudsen HK, Andrews-Higgins S, Back-Haddix S, Lofwall MR, Fanucchi L, Walsh SL. Res Sq [Preprint]. 2024 Dec 12:rs.3.rs-544…

Barriers in Office-Based Opioid Treatment in Rural United States.

05. Januar 2025 | International

Barriers in Office-Based Opioid Treatment in Rural United States. Satyasi SK, Stewart C, Parimi K, Sukpraprut-Braaten S, Ashraf N. Cureus. 2024 Nov 10;16(11):e73373. doi: 10.7759/cureus.73373. PMID: 39664135; PMCID: PMC11633845. https…

Virtual Primary Care for People With Opioid Use Disorder: Scoping Review of Current Strategies, Benefits, and Challenges.

05. Januar 2025 | International

Virtual Primary Care for People With Opioid Use Disorder: Scoping Review of Current Strategies, Benefits, and Challenges. Narayan S, Gooderham E, Spencer S, McCracken RK, Hedden L. J Med Internet Res. 2024 Dec 2;26:e54015. doi: 10.2196…

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…

Opioidhaltige Analgetika - Untersuchung zu Entwicklungstrends in der Versorgung bei nicht-tumorbedingten Schmerzen (Op-US)

04. Januar 2025 | National

Opioidhaltige Analgetika - Untersuchung zu Entwicklungstrends in der Versorgung bei nicht-tumorbedingten Schmerzen (Op-US) Silke Neusser, Anja Niemann, Nils Frederik Schrader, Nikola Blase, Milena Weitzel, Carina Abels, Christian Speckemeier, Cordu…

Versäumnisse bei Versorgung von Schmerzpatienten mit Opioiden

04. Januar 2025 | National

Versäumnisse bei Versorgung von Schmerzpatienten mit Opioiden Essen – Die Betreuung von Patienten, die wegen chronischer nicht-tumorbedingter Schmerzen (CNTS) eine Opioidtherapie erhalten, läuft nicht optimal. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt eine Arbeitsg…

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

04. Januar 2025 | International

USA. Opioid Overdose Epidemic Podcast Series - Evidence-based, practical insights addressing the opioid overdose epidemic Expert discussions and insights to help physicians and other health professionals address the epidemic of opioid ov…

Berlin. Spendenaufruf: 2. Runde - Dokumentarfilm: Die Sucht ins Regal stellen

27. Dezember 2024 | National

Berlin. Spendenaufruf: 2. Runde - Dokumentarfilm: Die Sucht ins Regal stellen Wir haben 4 Wochen lang Patient*innen einer Substitutionspraxis gefilmt. Der Film soll einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Aufklärung über Suchterkrankungen leisten. Jetzt…

Substitutionsmedizin in Deutschland: Zwei brisante Fragen – Antworten eines Referenten der Deutschen Aidshilfe (Podcast)

24. Dezember 2024 | National

Substitutionsmedizin in Deutschland: Zwei brisante Fragen – Antworten eines Referenten der Deutschen Aidshilfe (Podcast) In unserer vierzehnten Folge führen wir die Reihe der brisanten Fragen fort: zwei Fragen zum Thema Subsitutionsmedizin in Deuts…

Deutschlands Massregelvollzug vor dem Kollaps Psychiatrie hinter Gittern (Video)

19. Dezember 2024 | National

Deutschlands Massregelvollzug vor dem Kollaps Psychiatrie hinter Gittern (Video) In Berlin müssen zeitweise gefährliche Straftäter abgewiesen werden, weil der Maßregelvollzug völlig überfüllt ist. Ärzte nennen die Zustände menschenunwürdig; Verantw…

Embracing anti-racism: Co-creating recommendations with Black people for how addiction treatment needs to change.

19. Dezember 2024 | International

Embracing anti-racism: Co-creating recommendations with Black people for how addiction treatment needs to change. Johnson NL, Beaugard CA, Heredia-Perez D, So-Armah K, Reason P, Yule AM, Lee CS, Chapman SE, Chatterjee A, McClay C, Weeden T, B…

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

15. Dezember 2024 | International

Fraud and Fakery at the Country’s Largest Chain of Methadone Clinics Acadia Healthcare falsifies records at its methadone clinics and enrolls patients who aren’t addicted to opioids, a Times investigation found. (New York Times, USA, 07.12.2024) h…

AATOD's Response to the New York Times Article of December 7, 2024

15. Dezember 2024 | International

AATOD's Response to the New York Times Article of December 7, 2024 The New York Times article failed to mention how every one of the nation's OTPs must meet detailed and rigorous standards for providing medications and comprehensive treatment…

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

15. Dezember 2024 | International

How Substance Use Treatment Services in Iran Survived Despite a Dual Catastrophic Situation. Farhoudian A, Radfar SR. Am J Public Health. 2022 Apr;112(S2):S133-S135. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2022.306794. PMID: 35349327; PMCID: PMC8965175. ht…

Methadone clinic staff perceptions of trauma-informed and patient-centered care: the role of individual staff characteristics.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

Methadone clinic staff perceptions of trauma-informed and patient-centered care: the role of individual staff characteristics. Meyerson BE, Linde-Krieger LB, Carter GA, Huff AJ, Brady BR, Crosby RA, De La Rosa J, Allison A, Barakat M, Pava M…

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

AFGHANISTAN DRUG INSIGHTS - VOLUME 3 - MAPPING OF FACILITIES FOR TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: ADDRESSING SERVICE PROVISION CHALLENGES IN A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS UNODC, Wien, November 2024 https://www.unodc.org/documents/crop-monitoring/Afgh…

Perceptions on Treatment Utilization and Risk of Overdose Among Opioid Users in Kolkata: A Qualitative Study.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

Perceptions on Treatment Utilization and Risk of Overdose Among Opioid Users in Kolkata: A Qualitative Study. Das S, Sarkar S, Bhowmik K, Mukherjee S, Saha I, Basu A, Roy A, Rao R, Sarkhel S, Neogi R, Bhargava S, Paramanik M, Ghosh A, Mandal…

Examining the use of telehealth to initiate buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

Examining the use of telehealth to initiate buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment. Ge Y, Eisenberg MD, McGinty EE, Yu J, Tormohlen KN. Health Aff Sch. 2024 Nov 2;2(11):qxae137. doi: 10.1093/haschl/qxae137. PMID: 39544456; PMC…

Redefining low-threshold buprenorphine access in an integrated mobile clinic program: Factors associated with treatment retention.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

Redefining low-threshold buprenorphine access in an integrated mobile clinic program: Factors associated with treatment retention. Harris R, Stracker N, Rice M, St Clair A, Page K, Rosecrans A. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2024 Nov 29;169…

Buprenorphine initiation and rates of associated precipitated withdrawal in patients with fentanyl use in an urban emergency department.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

Buprenorphine initiation and rates of associated precipitated withdrawal in patients with fentanyl use in an urban emergency department. Checkley L, Ly J, Geier C, LeSaint KT. Am J Emerg Med. 2024 Nov 25;88:152-155. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem…

Initiation of buprenorphine in the emergency department or emergency out-of-hospital setting: A mixed-methods systematic review.

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…

MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) FOR OPIOID USE DISORDERS (OUDS): OPINION AND EXPERIENCES OF SUBSTANCE USE PROFESSIONALS (SUPS) IN NIGERIA.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) FOR OPIOID USE DISORDERS (OUDS): OPINION AND EXPERIENCES OF SUBSTANCE USE PROFESSIONALS (SUPS) IN NIGERIA. Uteh BEA, Ariyo JO, James BO, Mshelia IA, Okonoda KM, Salihu HB, Esangbedo AE, Orovwigho AO. …

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

11. Dezember 2024 | International

How emergency departments are responding to the opioid crisis: Results from a statewide survey in Kentucky. Sugarman OK, Harris SJ, Byrne L, Flanagan V, Gattine S, Desai I, Heidari O, Gibbons JB, Whaley S, Lucas D, Pugh T, McBride A, Saloner…

Exemplar Hospital Initiation Trial to Enhance Treatment Engagement (EXHIT ENTRE): protocol for CTN-0098 an open-label randomized comparative effectiveness trial … for hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder.

11. Dezember 2024 | International

Exemplar Hospital Initiation Trial to Enhance Treatment Engagement (EXHIT ENTRE): protocol for CTN-0098 an open-label randomized comparative effectiveness trial of extended-release buprenorphine versus treatment as usual on post-hospital treatm…

Improving hospital-based opioid substitution therapy (iHOST): protocol for a mixed-methods evaluation.

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…

Bridging the gap: An environmental scan of post-overdose program features and evaluation measures.

04. Dezember 2024 | International

Bridging the gap: An environmental scan of post-overdose program features and evaluation measures. Ferg M, Rapisarda SS, Soranno E, Lewis N, Ottoson A, Tschampl CA. Int J Drug Policy. 2024 Nov 13;134:104651. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2024…

Need for opioid agonist therapy among opioid users of open drug scenes

02. Dezember 2024 | National

Need for opioid agonist therapy among opioid users of open drug scenes Heike Zurhold, Silke Kuhn, Jens Reimer, and Uwe Verthein Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems: 2024, 26, 58, doi.org/10.62401/2531-4122-2024-58 https://www.heroinadd…

The effect of the physician-nurse-social worker linkage rehabilitation model on the psychological status of MMT patients

02. Dezember 2024 | International

The effect of the physician-nurse-social worker linkage rehabilitation model on the psychological status of MMT patients Qiaofang Huang, Shanfang Su, Lian Duan, Junyi Lin, Caimei Zou, Shaojuan Wu, and Shichao Xu Heroin Addiction and Related Clinic…

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

02. Dezember 2024 | International

Recruiting and Retaining Patients in Low Threshold Opioid Agonist Treatment: A Retrospective Cohort Study Kathleen Henriksen, Jon-Aksel Jacobsen, Elliott Henriksen, Leni Gomes, Linda Elise Wüsthoff, Espen Ajo Arnevik, and Peter Krajci Heroin Addic…

Opioid agonist maintenance treatment in Kyrgyzstan: Assessing patients’ changing medical and psychosocial needs over the course of treatment

02. Dezember 2024 | International

Opioid agonist maintenance treatment in Kyrgyzstan: Assessing patients’ changing medical and psychosocial needs over the course of treatment Zhyldyz Bakirova, Ulla Pape, and Ingo Ilja Michels Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems: 2024, 2…

"Life feels better with the right medication". Results from a service user organization-led survey of opioid maintenance treatment patients in Norway

02. Dezember 2024 | International

"Life feels better with the right medication". Results from a service user organization-led survey of opioid maintenance treatment patients in Norway Gabrielle K. Welle-Strand, Marianne Pierron, Ida Kristine Olsen, Ronny Bjørnestad, and Rebecca McD…

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

02. Dezember 2024 | International

International perspectives on opioid use disorder and treatment: Results from an online convenience sample Katrine Melby, Mehdi Farokhnia, Serenella Tolomeo, Roshan Bhad, Jørgen G. Bramnes, Alex Baldacchino, Ravindra Rao, Gomathinayagam Kandasami…

Schweiz. Connecting with Care -Switzerland (Video)

01. Dezember 2024 | International

Schweiz. Connecting with Care -Switzerland (Video) Switzerland is recognised for its progressive approach to healthcare for people who use drugs, being one of the first countries to introduce safe injection facilities in response to Platzspitz or ‘…

Nurse Care Management of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment After 3 Years: A Secondary Analysis of the PROUD Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial.

01. Dezember 2024 | International

Nurse Care Management of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment After 3 Years: A Secondary Analysis of the PROUD Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. Lapham GT, Hyun N, Bobb JF, Wartko PD, Matthews AG, Yu O, McCormack J, Lee AK, Liu DS, Samet JH, Zare-M…

USA. AATOD STATE CHAPTER RESPONSES: Mobile Vans

24. November 2024 | International

USA. AATOD STATE CHAPTER RESPONSES: Mobile Vans THIS REPORT WAS SUPPORTED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE OPIOID RESPONSE NETWORK. SOR-TA NO. IH79TI085588-02 November 22, 2024 https://files.constantcontact.com/55b56c59001/a5e916cc-9497-41ec-8d4f-1c9075…

Nurse Care Management of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment After 3 Years: A Secondary Analysis of the PROUD Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial.

24. November 2024 | International

Nurse Care Management of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment After 3 Years: A Secondary Analysis of the PROUD Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. Lapham GT, Hyun N, Bobb JF, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(11):e2447447. doi:10.1001/jamanet…

Evaluating Quality of Life Changes over 12 Months Among Opiate Users from Romania and Associated Worsening Factors.

11. November 2024 | International

Evaluating Quality of Life Changes over 12 Months Among Opiate Users from Romania and Associated Worsening Factors. Bratu ML, Sandesc D, Anghel T, Bratosin F, Vlad SV, Terzi A, Streian CG. Life (Basel). 2024 Oct 21;14(10):1336. doi: 10.3390/…

Predicting buprenorphine adherence among patients with opioid use disorder in primary care settings.

11. November 2024 | International

Predicting buprenorphine adherence among patients with opioid use disorder in primary care settings. Hooker SA, Starkey C, Bart G, Rossom RC, Kane S, Olson AW. BMC Prim Care. 2024 Oct 11;25(1):361. doi: 10.1186/s12875-024-02609-9. PMID…

Health and Economic Outcomes of Offering Buprenorphine in Homeless Shelters in Massachusetts.

11. November 2024 | International

Health and Economic Outcomes of Offering Buprenorphine in Homeless Shelters in Massachusetts. Chatterjee A, Stewart EA, Assoumou SA, Chrysanthopoulou SA, Zwick H, Harris RA, O'Dea R, Schackman BR, White LF, Linas BP. JAMA Netw Open. 20…

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

11. November 2024 | International

Sex disparities in outcome of medication-assisted therapy of opioid use disorder: Nationally representative study. Butelman ER, Huang Y, McFarlane A, Slattery C, Goldstein RZ, Volkow ND, Alia-Klein N. medRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Sep 26:20…

USA. Is This Methadone’s Moment?

11. November 2024 | International

USA. Is This Methadone’s Moment? Medscape - October 31, 2024. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/this-methadones-moment-2024a1000jy5

Clinician and Practice Characteristics Associated With Support of Office-Based Methadone: Findings From a National Survey.

11. November 2024 | International

Clinician and Practice Characteristics Associated With Support of Office-Based Methadone: Findings From a National Survey. Sung ML, Black AC, Blevins D, Henry BF, Cates-Wessel K, Dawes MA, Hagle H, Joudrey PJ, Molfenter T, Levin FR, Fiellin D…

The Pre-Operative Evaluation Clinic: An Underutilized Service in Optimizing Analgesic Outcomes in Patients on Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Naltrexone for Substance Use Disorder or Chronic Pain.

11. November 2024 | International

The Pre-Operative Evaluation Clinic: An Underutilized Service in Optimizing Analgesic Outcomes in Patients on Buprenorphine, Methadone, and Naltrexone for Substance Use Disorder or Chronic Pain. Sand AE, Powell TE, Marry HT, Rathbun HR, Steeg…

Telehealth to increase healthcare access; perspectives of people who use drugs.

11. November 2024 | International

Telehealth to increase healthcare access; perspectives of people who use drugs. Papalamprakopoulou Z, Ntagianta E, Triantafyllou V, Kalamitsis G, Dharia A, Dickerson SS, Hatzakis A, Talal AH. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak. 2024 Oct 19;24(1)…

Evaluation of an emergency department-based approach to reduce subsequent opioid overdoses.

11. November 2024 | International

Evaluation of an emergency department-based approach to reduce subsequent opioid overdoses. Reed EN, Papp J, Oh Y, LeVine K, Tarabichi Y, Bastian E, Pollock K, Wilson LD, Siff J, Piktel JS. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2024 Oct 22;…

Bielefeld. Unerwartete Wendung: Neuer Betreiber für Heroin-Ambulanz in Bielefeld

01. November 2024 | National

Bielefeld. Unerwartete Wendung: Neuer Betreiber für Heroin-Ambulanz in Bielefeld Die Diamorphin-Praxis am Bielefelder Hauptbahnhof bekommt einen neuen Betreiber. Das hat die Stadt am Dienstag bekanntgegeben. Nach monatelangen Streitigkeiten mit ein…

Berlin. Ambulanz Psychedelische Substanzen - Schwierige Erfahrungen integrieren

01. November 2024 | National

Berlin. Ambulanz Psychedelische Substanzen - Schwierige Erfahrungen integrieren Unsere Ambulanz psychedelische Substanzen richtet sich an Menschen, bei denen es nach dem Konsum von psychedelischen Substanzen zu anhaltenden psychischen Beschwerden g…

Afghanistan. Treating Drug Users in Afghanistan: How to respond to a massive problem?

26. Oktober 2024 | International

Afghanistan. Treating Drug Users in Afghanistan: How to respond to a massive problem? Afghanistan was, until recently, famously, the largest cultivator of illegal opiates in the world. Less well-known is that it is among the countries with th…

Afghanistan. Inside one of Kabul’s largest drug rehabilitation centres (Video)

26. Oktober 2024 | International

Afghanistan. Inside one of Kabul’s largest drug rehabilitation centres (Video) Afghanistan has one of the world’s highest drug addiction rates. According to the Taliban, there are an estimated four million drug addicts across the country. Babr…

USA. Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done

24. Oktober 2024 | International

USA. Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done Unimaginable pain and restlessness. Vomiting so frequent and forceful that it can perforate the esophag…

USA/San Francisco. Year-over-year overdose deaths drop for sixth straight month

24. Oktober 2024 | International

USA/San Francisco. Year-over-year overdose deaths drop for sixth straight month Year-over-year overdose deaths in San Francisco fell for the sixth consecutive month in September, according a preliminary report released Wednesday by the Office of th…

USA. City of Seattle to become first in nation with fire department EMTs administering buprenorphine medication in the field

17. Oktober 2024 | International

USA. City of Seattle to become first in nation with fire department EMTs administering buprenorphine medication in the field SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is expanding its Buprenorphine Pilot Program and Seattle will be the firs…

Reframing conceptualizations of primary care involvement in opioid use disorder treatment.

17. Oktober 2024 | International

Reframing conceptualizations of primary care involvement in opioid use disorder treatment. Chiu, K., Sud, A. BMC Prim. Care 25, 356 (2024). doi.org/10.1186/s12875-024-02607-x https://bmcprimcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186…

Facilitators of and barriers to buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department: a scoping review

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

'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. Hodgson K, Bowles JM, Mansoor M, Rooke E, Bardwell G. Can J Rural Med. 2024 Jul 1;29(3):11…

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…

Schweiz. Vorurteile abbauen, Genesung fördern

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…

Medicare Payment for Opioid Treatment Programs.

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…

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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Aktuelle Herausforderungen in der Behandlung der Opioidabhängigkeit.

25. Juli 2024 | National

Aktuelle Herausforderungen in der Behandlung der Opioidabhängigkeit. Heinz, A., Gutwinski, S., Krausz, M. et al. Nervenarzt (2024). doi.org/10.1007/s00115-024-01691-9 Abstract https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00115-024-…

Drogenmissbrauch in Berlin: „Stärkere soziale Verelendung“

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…

Berlin. „Wir von der Suchtberatung holen die Medizin mit an Bord und die Medizin nimmt uns mit“ - Interview

07. Juli 2024 | National

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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

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…

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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Risk factors for poor treatment outcomes among opioid-dependent clients taking methadone in Mombasa, Kenya.

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…

Bielefeld. Diamorphin-Ambulanz in Bielefeld: Streit wird beiseite gelegt (Video)

30. Juni 2024 | National

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30. Juni 2024 | National

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USA. Patients visiting the emergency department benefit from specialized hospital-based addiction support

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…

Association of hospital-based substance use supports on emergency department revisits: a retrospective cohort study in Sudbury, Canada from 2018 to 2022.

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…

USA. Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment

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…

USA. Massachusetts Bridge Clinics Reduce Barriers to Starting Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

21. Juni 2024 | International

USA. Massachusetts Bridge Clinics Reduce Barriers to Starting Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Effective treatments for substance use disorder (SUD) can substantially improve patient outcomes. First-line medications like buprenorphine and methado…

Overdose, Behavioral Health Services, and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder After a Nonfatal Overdose.

19. Juni 2024 | International

Overdose, Behavioral Health Services, and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder After a Nonfatal Overdose. Jones CM, Shoff C, Blanco C, Losby JL, Ling SM, Compton WM. JAMA Intern Med. Published online June 1…

Federal Study Examines Care Following Nonfatal Overdose Among Medicare Beneficiaries; Identifies Effective Interventions and Gaps in Care

19. Juni 2024 | International

Federal Study Examines Care Following Nonfatal Overdose Among Medicare Beneficiaries; Identifies Effective Interventions and Gaps in Care Researchers from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Institut…

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

19. Juni 2024 | International

Telehealth Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement vs Usual Care in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder and Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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…

Bielefeld. Heroin auf Rezept: Ambulanz in Bielefeld soll kommen

11. Juni 2024 | National

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09. Juni 2024 | International

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Addressing System and Clinician Barriers to Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine: An Evaluation of Post-intervention Physician Outcomes.

05. Juni 2024 | International

Addressing System and Clinician Barriers to Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine: An Evaluation of Post-intervention Physician Outcomes. Mahal JJ, Bijur P, Sloma A, Starrels J, Lu T. West J Emerg Med. 2024 May;25(3):303-311. do…

Methadone Prescribing Regulation for Opioid Use Disorder in Canada: Evidence for an East-West Policy Divide.

05. Juni 2024 | International

Methadone Prescribing Regulation for Opioid Use Disorder in Canada: Evidence for an East-West Policy Divide. Campbell C, Chiu K, Sud A. Healthc Policy. 2024 Feb;19(3):49-61. doi: 10.12927/hcpol.2024.27228. PMID: 38721734; PMCID: PMC111…

Identification, Management, and Transition of Care for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department.

05. Juni 2024 | International

Identification, Management, and Transition of Care for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department. Duber HC, Barata IA, Cioè-Peña E, Liang SY, Ketcham E, Macias-Konstantopoulos W, Ryan SA, Stavros M, Whiteside LK. An…

Persistence in the Methadone Maintenance Program and Its Relationship with the Medication Regimen Complexity Index in Opioid-Dependent Patients.

05. Juni 2024 | International

Persistence in the Methadone Maintenance Program and Its Relationship with the Medication Regimen Complexity Index in Opioid-Dependent Patients. Álvaro-Alonso EA, Gómez-Álvarez MDC, Segovia-Tapiador B, Del-Pino-Illaconza MI, Valencia J, Ryan…

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05. Juni 2024 | International

Feasibility and acceptability of a novel digital therapeutic combining behavioral and pharmacological treatment for opioid use disorder. Monico LB, Eastlick M, Michero D, Pielsticker P, Glasner S. Digit Health. 2024 May 29;10:205520762…

Methadone's Resurgence in Bridging the Treatment Gap in the Overdose Crisis: Position Statement of AMERSA, Inc (Association for Multidisciplinary Education, Research, Substance Use, and Addiction).

05. Juni 2024 | International

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Confidence in providing methadone maintenance treatment of primary care providers in Vietnam.

05. Juni 2024 | International

Confidence in providing methadone maintenance treatment of primary care providers in Vietnam. Nguyen BD, Li L, Lin C, Nguyen TT, Shoptaw S, Le MG. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2024 May 22;19(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13722-023-00419-5. PMID: 3877…

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05. Juni 2024 | International

The sociodemographic profile and the challenges associated with treatment and rehabilitation in female heroin users: A case series from Northeast India. Roy S, Mukherjee D, Mahintamani T, Daimary PP, Dutta H. Indian J Psychiatry. 2024…

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28. Mai 2024 | International

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26. Mai 2024 | International

Examining inequities in access to opioid agonist treatment (OAT) take-home doses (THD): A Canadian OAT guideline synthesis and systematic review. Russell C, Ashley J, Ali F, Bozinoff N, Corace K, Marsh DC, Mushquash C, Wyman J, Zhang M, Lange…

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08. Januar 2024 | International

Telemedication for Opioid Use Disorder: A New Approach for Treatment. Georgiadis RA, Sable P, Rosen D. Telemed Rep. 2023 Nov 8;4(1):344-347. doi: 10.1089/tmr.2023.0036. PMID: 38098781; PMCID: PMC10719633. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/…

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08. Januar 2024 | International

Quality of life and associated factors of heroin-dependent patients receiving methadone and buprenorphine maintenance treatment. Chang HM, Huang MC, Fang SC, Lin SK. Neuropsychopharmacol Rep. 2023 Dec;43(4):607-615. doi: 10.1002/npr2.1…

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08. Januar 2024 | International

Impact of Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine on Repeat Emergency Department Utilization. Skains RM, Reynolds L, Carlisle N, Heath S, Covington W, Hornbuckle K, Walter L. West J Emerg Med. 2023 Nov;24(6):1010-1017. doi: 10.581…

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08. Januar 2024 | International

Emergency Department Buprenorphine Quality Improvement and Emergency Physician Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy. Myles ML, Scott K, Ziobrowski HN, Helseth SA, Becker S, Samuels EA. West J Emerg Med. 2023 Nov;24(6):1005-1009. doi…

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08. Januar 2024 | International

The use of buprenorphine to-go packs in the emergency department. Zimmerman DE, Johnson B, Kearns A, Metro H, Robb A, Nemecek BD, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Lynch MJ. Am J Emerg Med. 2023 Dec 20;77:154-157. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2023.12.02…

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08. Januar 2024 | International

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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01. Januar 2024 | International

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01. Januar 2024 | International

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USA. Despite X-Waiver Elimination, Buprenorphine Prescriptions Decline

01. Januar 2024 | International

USA. Despite X-Waiver Elimination, Buprenorphine Prescriptions Decline After the elimination of the mandatory training required to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, prescriptions for the drug declined the next year, new research show…

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23. Dezember 2023 | International

Prescriptions for Buprenorphine in Michigan Following an Education Intervention. Chen L, Sethi S, Poland C, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(12):e2349103. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.49103 https://jamanetwork.com/jour…

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23. Dezember 2023 | International

Incidence of Precipitated Withdrawal During a Multisite Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine Clinical Trial in the Era of Fentanyl. D’Onofrio G, Hawk KF, Perrone J, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(3):e236108. doi:1…

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19. Dezember 2023 | International

Commentary on Foot et al.: Clinical considerations in addressing comorbid stimulant use in opioid use disorder. Shulman, M., Greiner, M. and Bisaga, A. (2024), Addiction, 119: 158-159. doi.org/10.1111/add.16374 https://onlinelibr…

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17. Dezember 2023 | National

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17. Dezember 2023 | International

Trends in use of medicines for opioid agonist treatment in Australia, 2013-2022. Bharat C, Chidwick K, Gisev N, Farrell M, Ali R, Degenhardt L. Int J Drug Policy. 2023 Nov 28;123:104255. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104255. Epub ahead of…

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17. Dezember 2023 | International

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17. Dezember 2023 | International

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12. Dezember 2023 | International

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12. Dezember 2023 | International

USA. Study: Proposed law would expand methadone access, but gaps would remain The federal Modernizing Opioid Treatment Act, or MOTA, would expand methadone access to an additional 14% of census tracts in the U.S., according to new research from the…

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12. Dezember 2023 | International

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12. Dezember 2023 | International

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06. Dezember 2023 | National

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06. Dezember 2023 | National

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Adoption of Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Trial.

06. Dezember 2023 | International

Adoption of Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Trial. Gao E, Melnick ER, Paek H, Nath B, Taylor RA, Loza AJ. JAMA…

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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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Self-discharge during treatment for acute recreational drug toxicity: an observational study from emergency departments in seven European countries.

06. Dezember 2023 | International

Self-discharge during treatment for acute recreational drug toxicity: an observational study from emergency departments in seven European countries. Vallersnes OM, Dines AM, Wood DM, Heyerdahl F, Hovda KE, Yates C, Giraudon I, Caganova B, Ces…

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

Adoption of Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Trial. Gao E, Melnick ER, Paek H, Nath B, Taylor RA, Loza AJ. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Nov 1;6(11):e…

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

Dispensing Methadone at Hospital Discharge: One Hospital's Approach to Implementing the "72-hour Rule" Change. Skogrand E, Sharpe J, Englander H. J Addict Med. 2023 Nov 22. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001246. Epub ahead of print. PMID…

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

Characteristics of clients entering women-only substance use treatment services in New South Wales. Uthurralt N, Miao Cao F, Reid SE, Nithyanandam L, Burns L, Day CA. Womens Health (Lond). 2023 Jan-Dec;19:17455057231200133. doi: 10.117…

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04. Dezember 2023 | International

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09. November 2023 | International

The Role of Low-Threshold Treatment for Patients with OUD in Primary Care Purpose Care of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) is a natural fit for primary care and its fundamental strengths: respect for the patient, long-term clinical rela…

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07. November 2023 | National

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05. November 2023 | International

Stakeholder perspectives on a telemedicine referral and coordination model to expand medication treatment for opioid use disorder in rural primary care clinics. Ober AJ, Dopp AR, Clingan SE, Curtis ME, Lin C, Calhoun S, Larkins S, Black M, Han…

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05. November 2023 | International

Trends in buprenorphine dosage and days supplied for new treatment episodes for opioid use disorder, 2010-2019. Tilhou AS, Murray E, Wang J, Linas BP, White L, Samet JH, LaRochelle M. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2023 Nov 1;252:110981. doi: 10.1…

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05. November 2023 | International

Developing a Theoretically Informed Implementation Model for Telemedicine-Delivered Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: Qualitative Study With Key Informants. Tay Wee Teck J, Gittins R, Zlatkute G, Oteo Pérez A, Galea-Singer S, Baldacchino A.&…

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05. November 2023 | International

"Get in and get out, get on with life": Patient and provider perspectives on methadone van implementation for opioid use disorder treatment. Suen LW, Steiger S, Shapiro B, Castellanos S, Joshi N, Lambdin BH, Knight KR. Int J Drug Policy…

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29. Oktober 2023 | National

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28. Oktober 2023 | National

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28. Oktober 2023 | National

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19. Oktober 2023 | International

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19. Oktober 2023 | International

USA. Telehealth supports retention in treatment for opioid use disorder Federally funded study provides additional evidence supporting expanded use of telehealth services for opioid use disorder-related care. Starting buprenorphine treatment for opi…

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

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The Lived Experience of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: Qualitative Metasynthesis. Techau A, Gamm E, Roberts M, Garcia L. J Addict Nurs. 2023 Jul-Sep 01;34(3):E119-E134. doi: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000475. PMID: 37669351; PMCID: PMC10…

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

Barriers to Buprenorphine Prescribing Among Attending Physicians in an Academic Residency Program - Implications for Increased Buprenorphine Usage. van Deventer E, Antonson D, Soske J, Geary M, Vanjani R. R I Med J (2013). 2023 Oct 2;106…

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

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04. Oktober 2023 | National

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

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24. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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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…

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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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…

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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…

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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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…

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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…

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14. September 2023 | National

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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13. September 2023 | International

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30. Juni 2023 | International

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30. Juni 2023 | International

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28. Juni 2023 | National

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17. Juni 2023 | International

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17. Juni 2023 | International

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17. Juni 2023 | International

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17. Juni 2023 | International

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17. Juni 2023 | International

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

10. Juni 2023 | International

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10. Juni 2023 | International

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06. Juni 2023 | International

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06. Juni 2023 | International

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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…

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06. Juni 2023 | International

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

06. Juni 2023 | International

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06. Juni 2023 | International

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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…

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06. Juni 2023 | International

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06. Juni 2023 | International

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24. Mai 2023 | International

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21. Mai 2023 | International

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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…

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14. Mai 2023 | National

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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…

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13. Mai 2023 | International

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13. Mai 2023 | International

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13. Mai 2023 | International

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08. Mai 2023 | National

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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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…

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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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…

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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…

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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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…

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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08. Mai 2023 | International

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05. Mai 2023 | International

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30. April 2023 | International

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21. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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09. April 2023 | International

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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07. Februar 2023 | National

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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12. Dezember 2022 | International

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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…

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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…

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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…

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12. Dezember 2022 | International

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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

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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…

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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…

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12. November 2022 | National

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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…

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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…

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12. November 2022 | National

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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

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08. November 2022 | National

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08. November 2022 | National

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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…

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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…

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08. November 2022 | International

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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…

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08. November 2022 | International

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

08. November 2022 | International

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01. November 2022 | National

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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11. Oktober 2022 | International

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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…

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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…

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11. Oktober 2022 | International

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11. Oktober 2022 | International

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11. Oktober 2022 | International

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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06. Oktober 2022 | International

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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…

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14. August 2022 | National

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14. August 2022 | International

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

Tackling heroin use in Mozambique Cousins, Sophie The Lancet, Volume 400, Issue 10348, 262 - 263 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01379-4/fulltext

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

Bielefeld. Neue Nutzung der alten Post in Bielefeld – Genehmigung der Bezirksregierung steht noch aus - Anlaufstelle für Drogenkranke Diamorphin ist wie Methadon eine künstlich hergestellte Substanz, die schwer Suchtkranken dabei helfen kann, von d…

Hamburg. Arne (62) spritzt sich die reine Droge auf Rezept - Heroin hat mich gerettet!“ - In der Hamburger Spezialambulanz werden Schwerstabhängige betreut

27. Juni 2022 | National

Hamburg. Arne (62) spritzt sich die reine Droge auf Rezept - Heroin hat mich gerettet!“ - In der Hamburger Spezialambulanz werden Schwerstabhängige betreut Hamburg – Der Stoff, der ihn fast umgebracht hat, rettete ihm auch das Leben. Arne (62) gal…

Ostalbkreis. Durch Methadon dem Heroin entkommen

26. Juni 2022 | National

Ostalbkreis. Durch Methadon dem Heroin entkommen Der Kreisbeauftragte für Suchtprophylaxe, Tobias Braun, blickt auf die Szene: An den fünf Substitutionspraxen im Ostalbkreis sind aktuell 320 Substituierende in Behandlung. (Schwäbische Post, 23.06.2…

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…

Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs: On the Road Again?

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…

Substitution und medizinische Reha - Umfrage des bus. zeigt, es liegen viele Behandlungsangebote vor

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…

"Substitutionstherapie – Wege zurück ins Leben"

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…

Examining the cost and impact of dosing fees among clients in opioid agonist treatment: Results from a cross-sectional survey of Australian treatment clients.

15. Februar 2022 | International

Examining the cost and impact of dosing fees among clients in opioid agonist treatment: Results from a cross-sectional survey of Australian treatment clients. Zahra, E., Chen, R., Nielsen, S., Tran, A.D., Santo, T., Jr, Degenhardt, L., Farrel…

USA. A statewide policy may help increase delivery of post-overdose services in emergency departments, but barriers remain

15. Februar 2022 | International

USA. A statewide policy may help increase delivery of post-overdose services in emergency departments, but barriers remain Critical locations have been identified to deliver services that can reduce substance-related disease and premature death. On…

Implications of Increased Access to Buprenorphine for Medical Providers in Rural Areas: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions.

15. Februar 2022 | International

Implications of Increased Access to Buprenorphine for Medical Providers in Rural Areas: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions. Gregory HM, Hill VM, Parker RW. Cureus. 2021 Nov 24;13(11):e19870. doi: 10.7759/cureus.19870. PMI…

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08. Februar 2022 | National

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08. Februar 2022 | National

Bremen. „Der Bremer Methadonbus hat sich bewährt“ Seit 1992 fährt der Methadonbus der KV Bremen an den Wochenenden und Feiertagen vier Haltestellen an, um Opioidabhängige zu substituieren. Den Dienst teilen sich 15 Substitutionsmediziner, begleitet…

Integrating Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use with Primary Care is Associated with Greater Retention in Treatment.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Integrating Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use with Primary Care is Associated with Greater Retention in Treatment. Mirer AG, Tiemstra JD, Hammes NE, Cloum HM, LaFavor KJ. J Am Board Fam Med. 2022 Jan-Feb;35(1):206-208. doi: 10.312…

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Initiation and Continuation: a Qualitative Study of Patients Who Received Addiction Consultation and Hospital-Based Providers.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Initiation and Continuation: a Qualitative Study of Patients Who Received Addiction Consultation and Hospital-Based Providers. Calcaterra SL, Lockhart S, Callister C, Hoover K, Binswanger IA. J Gen Intern…

Client satisfaction to methadone maintenance treatment program in Myanmar.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Client satisfaction to methadone maintenance treatment program in Myanmar. Tun S, Vicknasingam B, Singh D, Wai N. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2022 Jan 3;17(1):2. doi: 10.1186/s13011-021-00429-z. Erratum in: Subst Abuse Treat Prev Po…

Office-based Methadone Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder: The Canadian Model.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Office-based Methadone Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder: The Canadian Model. Kleinman RA, Brothers TD, Danilewitz M, Bahji A. J Addict Med. 2022 Jan 11. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000000950. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35020695. Abstra…

Outcomes from the medication assisted treatment pilot program for adults with opioid use disorders in rural Colorado.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Outcomes from the medication assisted treatment pilot program for adults with opioid use disorders in rural Colorado. Amura CR, Sorrell TR, Weber M, Alvarez A, Beste N, Hollins U, Cook PF. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2022 Jan 3;17(1…

Increasing Capacity for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care Practices.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Increasing Capacity for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care Practices. Zittleman L, Curcija K, Nease DE Jr, Fisher M, Miriam Dickinson L, Thomas JF, Espinoza A, Sutter C, Ancona J, Holtrop JS, Westfall JM. Ann Fam Me…

Substance Use, Hospitalizations, and Co-Occurring Disorders among Patients Transferred from a Needle Exchange Program to Opioid Maintenance Treatment.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Substance Use, Hospitalizations, and Co-Occurring Disorders among Patients Transferred from a Needle Exchange Program to Opioid Maintenance Treatment. Bråbäck M, Brantefors A, Franck J, Brådvik L, Isendahl P, Nilsson S, Troberg K, Håkansson A…

Assessment of a psychiatric intervention at community level for people who inject drugs in a low-middle income country: the DRIVE-Mind cohort study in Hai Phong, Viet Nam.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Assessment of a psychiatric intervention at community level for people who inject drugs in a low-middle income country: the DRIVE-Mind cohort study in Hai Phong, Viet Nam. Michel L, Le SM, Thi GH, Trouiller P, Thi HD, Thi Hai OK, Minh KP, Val…

Implications of Increased Access to Buprenorphine for Medical Providers in Rural Areas: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Nürnberg. Pilotprojekt für Süchtige: Nürnberg plant Methadon-Ambulanz (Text und Video)

02. Februar 2022 | National

Nürnberg. Pilotprojekt für Süchtige: Nürnberg plant Methadon-Ambulanz (Text und Video) Die Stadt Nürnberg plant ein neues Hilfsangebot für Drogensüchtige. Es soll eine Ambulanz entstehen, in der die Ersatzdroge Methadon abgegeben wird. Das Projekt…

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02. Februar 2022 | National

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17. Januar 2022 | International

Shifting North American drug markets and challenges for the system of care. Krausz RM, Westenberg JN, Mathew N, Budd G, Wong JSH, Tsang VWL, Vogel M, King C, Seethapathy V, Jang K, Choi F. Int J Ment Health Syst. 2021 Dec 20;15(1):86…

USA. ER Program Increases Use of Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

17. Januar 2022 | International

USA. ER Program Increases Use of Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Doctors using a program to increase buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder were able to boost use of the medication sixfold, HealthDay reports. The program u…

Clinical impact, costs, and cost-effectiveness of hospital-based strategies for addressing the US opioid epidemic: a modelling study

17. Januar 2022 | International

Clinical impact, costs, and cost-effectiveness of hospital-based strategies for addressing the US opioid epidemic: a modelling study Barocas, Joshua A et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 7, Issue 1, e56 - e64 https://www.thelancet.com/j…

Physician-Perceived Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Physician-Perceived Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department. Logan G, Mirajkar A, Houck J, Rivera-Alvarez F, Drone E, Patel P, Craen A, Dub L, Elahi N, Lebowitz D, Walker A, Ganti L. Cureus. 2021 Nov 26;13(…

Methadone initiation in a bridge clinic for opioid withdrawal and opioid treatment program linkage: a case report applying the 72-hour rule.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Methadone initiation in a bridge clinic for opioid withdrawal and opioid treatment program linkage: a case report applying the 72-hour rule. Laks J, Kehoe J, Farrell NM, Komaromy M, Kolodziej J, Walley AY, Taylor JL. Addict Sci Clin Pr…

A Smartphone-Smartcard Platform for Implementing Contingency Management in Buprenorphine Maintenance Patients With Concurrent Stimulant Use Disorder.

17. Januar 2022 | International

A Smartphone-Smartcard Platform for Implementing Contingency Management in Buprenorphine Maintenance Patients With Concurrent Stimulant Use Disorder. DeFulio A, Furgeson J, Brown HD, Ryan S. Front Psychiatry. 2021 Dec 7;12:778992. doi…

Universal screening for substance use by Peer Support Specialists in the Emergency Department is a pathway to buprenorphine treatment.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Universal screening for substance use by Peer Support Specialists in the Emergency Department is a pathway to buprenorphine treatment. Gertner AK, Roberts KE, Bowen G, Pearson BL, Jordan R. Addict Behav Rep. 2021 Sep 25;14:100378. doi…

Self-Schema, Attachment Style, and Treatment Outcome of Patients in an Opiate Maintenance Treatment Unit.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Self-Schema, Attachment Style, and Treatment Outcome of Patients in an Opiate Maintenance Treatment Unit. Hovelius E, Lindén E, Bengtsson H, Håkansson A. Front Psychol. 2021 Nov 23;12:595883. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.595883. PMID: 34916983; P…

Patients'satisfaction and experience in treatment with opioid substitution therapy in Spain. The PREDEPO study.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Patients'satisfaction and experience in treatment with opioid substitution therapy in Spain. The PREDEPO study. Pascual Pastor F, Muñoz Á, Oraa R, Flórez G, Notario P, Seijo P, Gonzalvo B, Assaf C, Gómez M, Casado MÁ. Adicciones. 2021…

Emergency department-initiated buprenorphine protocols: A national evaluation.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Emergency department-initiated buprenorphine protocols: A national evaluation. Guo CZ, D'Onofrio G, Fiellin DA, Edelman EJ, Hawk K, Herring A, McCormack R, Perrone J, Cowan E. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2021 Nov 29;2(6):e12606. d…

Rapid Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Rapid Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Kleinman RA, Morris NP. J Gen Intern Med. 2021;36(11):3557-3558. doi:10.1007/s11606-021-06850-1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8162156/

A 35-year follow-up study of patients admitted to methadone treatment between 1982-1984 in Asturias, Spain.

17. Januar 2022 | International

A 35-year follow-up study of patients admitted to methadone treatment between 1982-1984 in Asturias, Spain. Jiménez-Treviño L, Martínez-Cao C, Sánchez-Lasheras F, Iglesias C, Antuña MJ, Riera L, Sáiz PA, Bobes J. Adicciones. 2021 Nov 2…

Opium Addiction: Practical Issues in ICU.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Opium Addiction: Practical Issues in ICU. Das AK, Sharma A, Kothari N, Goyal S. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2021 Sep;25(9):1082-1083. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23939. PMID: 34963736; PMCID: PMC8664020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pm…

Bruchsal. Zuschuss bewilligt - Wege aus der Drogensucht: Substitutionsambulanz in Bruchsal geplant

19. Dezember 2021 | National

Bruchsal. Zuschuss bewilligt - Wege aus der Drogensucht: Substitutionsambulanz in Bruchsal geplant Die Einrichtung einer Substitutionsambulanz in Bruchsal nimmt allmählich konkrete Formen an. Der Jugendhilfe- und Sozialausschuss des Kreistage…

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19. Dezember 2021 | National

Berlin. Notdienst Ambulanz in Kreuzberg findet Übergangslösung Liebe Freund*innen, Unterstützer*innen und Kooperationspartner*innen des Notdienstes, leider blicken wir in diesem Jahr auf weniger einfache Zeiten, als wir uns alle sicherlich erhofft…

Combining medication and adjunct services for opioid use disorder: Identifying cost-saving combinations that reduce risk of overdose and death

19. Dezember 2021 | International

Combining medication and adjunct services for opioid use disorder: Identifying cost-saving combinations that reduce risk of overdose and death Given limited treatment resources and unmet treatment needs for opioid use disorder, it is essential to i…

SAMHSA Weighs Permanent Methadone Take-Homes, Decades Too Late

19. Dezember 2021 | International

SAMHSA Weighs Permanent Methadone Take-Homes, Decades Too Late In March 2020, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections among patients and staff, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Drug Enforcement Admini…

USA. Practical Tools for Prescribing and Promoting Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings

19. Dezember 2021 | International

USA. Practical Tools for Prescribing and Promoting Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings This resource provides information to primary care providers and practices on how to implement opioid use disorder treatment using buprenorphine. It iden…

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07. Dezember 2021 | National

Geschichte der Opioidabhängigkeit in Deutschland (Audio) In unserer Pilotfolge beschäftigen wir uns mit der Geschichte der Substitutionsmedizin in Deutschland. Wir beleuchten zusammen, welche Meilensteine gelegt wurden – sowohl aus medizinischer al…

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07. Dezember 2021 | National

Maßnahmenplan für eine nachhaltige Reduktion drogenbedingter Todesfälle in Deutschland Heino Stöver & Dirk Schäffer in: 8. Alternativer Drogen- und Suchtbericht 2021, akzept e.V. (Hrsg.), 2021 Pabst Science Publishers, S.99 ff https…

Increasing Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care: Removing the Training Requirement May Not Be Enough.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Increasing Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care: Removing the Training Requirement May Not Be Enough. Russell HA, Sanders M, Meyer JKV, Loomis E, Mullaney T, Fiscella K. J Am Board Fam Med. 2021 Nov-Dec;34(6):1…

USA. Amid rising opioid overdose calls, city EMS to provide drug used in recovery

07. Dezember 2021 | International

USA. Amid rising opioid overdose calls, city EMS to provide drug used in recovery (...) On Monday, the Office of Community Health and Safety announced the successful beginnings of a pilot program that equips first responders to overdose call…

Fulfilling a Need: A Residency-Based Program to Preserve a Suboxone Treatment Program in a Rural Community.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Fulfilling a Need: A Residency-Based Program to Preserve a Suboxone Treatment Program in a Rural Community. Buck MC, McCormick AN, Meagher MM, Kauppila G, Witt TJ. Ann Fam Med. 2021 Nov-Dec;19(6):561. doi: 10.1370/afm.2718. PMID: 34750…

Association between Participation in Counseling and Retention in a Buprenorphine-Assisted Treatment Program for People Experiencing Homelessness with Opioid Use Disorder.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Association between Participation in Counseling and Retention in a Buprenorphine-Assisted Treatment Program for People Experiencing Homelessness with Opioid Use Disorder. Berry ARW, Finlayson TL, Mellis LM, Urada LA. Int J Environ Res…

Caring for persons with drug use disorders in the Yangon Region, Myanmar: Socioeconomic and psychological burden, coping strategies and barriers to coping.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Caring for persons with drug use disorders in the Yangon Region, Myanmar: Socioeconomic and psychological burden, coping strategies and barriers to coping. Thein KZK, Herberholz C, Sandar WP, Yadanar (2021) PLoS ONE 16(10): e0258183. d…

Accessibility to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Interventions to Improve Prescribing Among Nonaddiction Clinics in the US Veterans Health Care System.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Accessibility to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Interventions to Improve Prescribing Among Nonaddiction Clinics in the US Veterans Health Care System. Hawkins EJ, Malte CA, Gordon AJ, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(12):e2…

Substance use disorder and the baby boom generation: Does Berlin outpatient addiction care face a sustained change?.

05. Dezember 2021 | National

Substance use disorder and the baby boom generation: Does Berlin outpatient addiction care face a sustained change?. Specht, S., Braun-Michl, B., Schwarzkopf, L., Piontek, D., Seitz, N.-N., Wildner, M. and Kraus, L. (2021), Drug Alcoho…

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05. Dezember 2021 | National

Estimating the number of children in households with substance use disorders in Germany. Kraus, L., Uhl, A., Atzendorf, J. et al. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 15, 63 (2021). doi.org/10.1186/s13034-021-00415-0 https://…

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05. Dezember 2021 | International

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05. Dezember 2021 | International

Schweiz/Zürich. Die Arud wird 30! Die Arud feiert heute ihr 30-jähriges Bestehen! Kurz bevor der Platzspitz im Februar 1992 von den Behörden überstürzt geschlossen worden ist, gründeten engagierte Ärzte und Fachleute am 30. November 1991 die «…

Short-Acting Opioids Needed for Withdrawal in US Hospitals, Say Experts

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Short-Acting Opioids Needed for Withdrawal in US Hospitals, Say Experts Medscape - Nov 23, 2021. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963565

Telehealth for opioid use disorder treatment in low-barrier clinic settings: an exploration of clinician and staff perspectives.

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Telehealth for opioid use disorder treatment in low-barrier clinic settings: an exploration of clinician and staff perspectives. Aronowitz, S.V., Engel-Rebitzer, E., Dolan, A. et al. Harm Reduct J 18, 119 (2021). doi.org/10.11…

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05. Dezember 2021 | International

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Time to address addiction treatment inequality in hospital settings

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Time to address addiction treatment inequality in hospital settings Nielsen, Suzanne et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(21)00260-7/fulltext

USA. Progress of Four Programs from the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021.

05. Dezember 2021 | International

USA. Progress of Four Programs from the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi.org/10.17226/26060 Substance use disord…

Assessing the determinants of completing OAT induction and long-term retention: A population-based study in British Columbia, Canada

25. November 2021 | International

Assessing the determinants of completing OAT induction and long-term retention: A population-based study in British Columbia, Canada Kurz, Megan et al. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Volume 0, Issue 0, 108647 https://www.journa…

Frankfurt/Main: Methadon auch ohne Krankenschein

21. November 2021 | National

Frankfurt/Main: Methadon auch ohne Krankenschein Zwei Ärzte in Frankfurt behandeln Drogenabhängige, die keine Krankenversicherung haben. Laut dem Drogenreferat soll das Projekt verfestigt werden. (Frankfurter Rundschau, 15.11.2021) https://www.fr…

SUBSTITUTIONSTHERAPIE – Wege zurück ins Leben

21. November 2021 | 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 166…

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21. November 2021 | National

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21. November 2021 | National

Porträt. Zwei Jahrzehnte mit Heroin-Substitution Er war süchtig, lag am Boden, sah keine Perspektive mehr und ging in eine substituierende Praxis: Seit 20 Jahren gelingt Andreas Canal mit Hilfe von Ersatzstoffen ein Leben ohne Heroin. (ÄrzteZeitung…

USA. SAMHSA Extends the Methadone Take-Home Flexibility for One Year While Working Toward a Permanent Solution

21. November 2021 | International

USA. SAMHSA Extends the Methadone Take-Home Flexibility for One Year While Working Toward a Permanent Solution The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is extending the methadone take-home flexibilities for one year, e…

Schottland. SDF study benchmarks progress towards MAT implementation

21. November 2021 | International

Schottland. SDF study benchmarks progress towards MAT implementation The living experience of people in medication assisted treatment (MAT) has been surveyed by a team of thirteen researchers at Scottish Drugs Forum. The researchers all have…

USA. Florida is the epicenter of the nation's HIV and opioid crises. This doctor is battling to stop the virus and winning.

21. November 2021 | International

USA. Florida is the epicenter of the nation's HIV and opioid crises. This doctor is battling to stop the virus and winning. (…) In less than 20 months, Tookes’ hybrid needle exchange telehealth and HIV medication outreach program has bec…

Kanada. New Brunswick: Moncton woman can't continue addiction treatment unless she agrees to 'invasive' birth control method - Rebecca Billard feels her doctor’s decision is a matter of life and death for her

12. November 2021 | International

Kanada. New Brunswick: Moncton woman can't continue addiction treatment unless she agrees to 'invasive' birth control method - Rebecca Billard feels her doctor’s decision is a matter of life and death for her A Moncton woman says she feel…

USA. Speaking the Same Language: A Toolkit for Strengthening Patient-Centered Addiction Care in the United States

12. November 2021 | International

USA. Speaking the Same Language: A Toolkit for Strengthening Patient-Centered Addiction Care in the United States Why this Toolkit? Why Now? In the face of the ongoing substance use disorder (SUD) crisis and rising overdose deaths, policymakers an…

Schottland. New National Resource around Opioid Agonist Treatment

12. November 2021 | International

Schottland. New National Resource around Opioid Agonist Treatment A new National Resource has been created focusing on Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT). This resource fits under Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), but is specific to Opiate re…

Reinterpreting ethnic patterns among White and African American men who inject heroin: a social science of medicine approach

12. November 2021 | International

Reinterpreting ethnic patterns among White and African American men who inject heroin: a social science of medicine approach The Qualitative Methods Journal Club discuss an article which sought to identify and explain assorted health disparities as…

USA. As Overdose Deaths Soar, DEA-Wary Pharmacies Shy From Dispensing Addiction Medication

12. November 2021 | International

USA. As Overdose Deaths Soar, DEA-Wary Pharmacies Shy From Dispensing Addiction Medication (…) Across the country, when a pharmacy stops providing buprenorphine, the ripple effects can be far-reaching. (KHN – Kaiser Health News, USA, 08.11.2021) h…

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09. November 2021 | International

Adherence to and Retention in Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adolescents and Young Adults. Viera A, Bromberg DJ, Whittaker S, Refsland BM, Stanojlović M, Nyhan K, Altice FL. Epidemiol Rev. 2020 Jan 31;42(1):41-56. doi: 10.10…

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09. November 2021 | International

Treatment-seeking behaviour among people with opioid use disorder in the high-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hall N, Le L, Majmudar I, Teesson M, Mihalopoulos C. PLoS One. 2021 Oct 15;16(10):e0258620. doi: 10…

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09. November 2021 | International

Fluctuations in barriers to medication treatment for opioid use disorder prescribing over the course of a one-year external facilitation intervention. Gustavson AM, Kenny ME, Wisdom JP, Salameh HA, Ackland PE, Gordon AJ, Hagedorn HJ. A…

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09. November 2021 | International

Emergency Physicians Ability to Recognize and Diagnose Opiate Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study. Crain C, Meyer T, Webster D, Fraser J, Atkinson P. Cureus. 2021 Sep 23;13(9):e18216. doi: 10.7759/cureus.18216. PMID: 34722028; PMCID: PMC…

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09. November 2021 | International

Training in Safe Opioid Prescribing and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Internal Medicine Residencies: a National Survey of Program Directors. Windish DM, Catalanotti JS, Zaas A, Kisielewski M, Moriarty JP. J Gen Intern Med. 2021 N…

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09. November 2021 | International

Prescribers' satisfaction with delivering medications for opioid use disorder. Knudsen HK, Brown R, Jacobson N, Horst J, Kim JS, Kim H, Madden LM, Haram E, Molfenter T. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2021 Oct 18;16(1):78. doi: 10.1186/…

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09. November 2021 | International

Learning Health System Investigators. Bridging Recovery Initiative Despite Gaps in Entry (BRIDGE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a bridge clinic compared with usual care for patients with opioid use disorder. Marcovitz D…

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09. November 2021 | International

Validation of screening tools for common mental health disorders in the methadone maintenance population in Hanoi, Vietnam. Mughal AY, Stockton MA, Bui Q, Go V, Ha TV, Pence BW, Gaynes BN. BMC Psychiatry. 2021 Oct 5;21(1):488. doi: 10…

People Who Inject Drugs and have tuberculosis: Opioid Substitution Therapy improves treatment outcomes in Ukraine.

09. November 2021 | International

People Who Inject Drugs and have tuberculosis: Opioid Substitution Therapy improves treatment outcomes in Ukraine. Fomenko T, Meteliuk A, Korinchuk L, Denisiuk O, Aslanyan G, Islam Z, Zachariah R. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2021 Sep 29;15(9…

Quality of Life in Opioid Replacement Therapy: A Naturalistic Cross-Sectional Comparison of Methadone/Levomethadone, Buprenorphine, and Diamorphine Patients.

06. November 2021 | National

Quality of Life in Opioid Replacement Therapy: A Naturalistic Cross-Sectional Comparison of Methadone/Levomethadone, Buprenorphine, and Diamorphine Patients. Guillery SPE, Hellweg R, Kronenberg G, Bohr U, Kunte H, Enge S. Eur Addict Re…

Neurocognitive, psychiatric, and substance use characteristics in a diverse sample of persons with OUD who are starting methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone in opioid treatment programs.

06. November 2021 | International

Neurocognitive, psychiatric, and substance use characteristics in a diverse sample of persons with OUD who are starting methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone in opioid treatment programs. Scott TM, Arnsten J, Olsen JP, Arias F, Cunningham CO, R…

Australien. Out-of-pocket costs for people receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) equates to one-eight of their income new study shows

06. November 2021 | International

Australien. Out-of-pocket costs for people receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) equates to one-eight of their income new study shows Out-of-pocket costs associated with Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) equate to one-eighth of participants income…

Schweiz. Nationale Statistik der Substitutionsbehandlungen mit Opioid-Agonisten – Ergebnisse 2020.

06. November 2021 | International

Schweiz. Nationale Statistik der Substitutionsbehandlungen mit Opioid-Agonisten – Ergebnisse 2020. Labhart F., & Maffli E. (2021). Lausanne: Sucht Schweiz. https://www.suchtschweiz.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/DocUpload/2021/Bericht-na…

Berlin. Neue Räume dringend gesucht: Berlins älteste und größte Substitutionsambulanz steht vor dem Aus

01. November 2021 | National

Berlin. Neue Räume dringend gesucht: Berlins älteste und größte Substitutionsambulanz steht vor dem Aus Der Mietvertrag für unsere Ambulanz für Integrierte Drogenhilfe in der Kochstraße in Kreuzberg läuft zum Jahresende aus. In der Ambulanz werden…

Berlin. Drogennotdienst am Checkpoint Charlie Berlins größte Anlaufstelle für Heroin-Substituierte sucht dringend neue Räume

31. Oktober 2021 | National

Berlin. Drogennotdienst am Checkpoint Charlie Berlins größte Anlaufstelle für Heroin-Substituierte sucht dringend neue Räume Der Drogennotdienst in Kreuzberg soll nach fast 20 Jahren umziehen. Doch welcher Vermieter will eine Einrichtung für 350 Su…

Research priorities for expanding access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder in the United States: A National Institute on Drug Abuse Center for Clinical Trials Network Task Force report.

31. Oktober 2021 | International

Research priorities for expanding access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder in the United States: A National Institute on Drug Abuse Center for Clinical Trials Network Task Force report. Joudrey PJ, Bart G, Brooner RK, Brown L, Di…

Barriers for Implementing the Hub and Spoke Model to Expand Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: A Case Study of Montana.

31. Oktober 2021 | International

Barriers for Implementing the Hub and Spoke Model to Expand Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: A Case Study of Montana. Green B, Rhubart DC, Filteau MR. Subst Abuse. 2021 Aug 30;15:11782218211039781. doi: 10.1177/11782218211039781. PM…

Global patterns in opioid dependence and treatment: past history, current interventions, and future action (Video)

31. Oktober 2021 | International

Global patterns in opioid dependence and treatment: past history, current interventions, and future action (Video) Keynote speaker: Presidential Professor Emeritus, David T. Courtwright, author and historian on drug use. This session examined…

USA. Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies

31. Oktober 2021 | International

USA. Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies We have been promoting the potential advantages of primary care-based drug treatment, including a reduction health inequalities and the stigma associated the use of drugs. Following a well-attend…

Köln. Tagesthemen-Reportage aus der Kölner Diamorphin-Ambulanz

21. Oktober 2021 | National

Köln. Tagesthemen-Reportage aus der Kölner Diamorphin-Ambulanz (Tagesthemen, Mittendrin-Reportage, ARD, 11.10.2021, Video, 25:52 – 31:07) https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/tagesthemen/das-erste/Y3JpZDovL2Rhc2Vyc3RlLmRlL3RhZ2VzdGhlbWVuLzNjOGE2ODY4L…

Afghanistan. Detoxing the Taliban way: Inside the clinic where Afghanistan's addicts are forced into withdrawal

21. Oktober 2021 | International

Afghanistan. Detoxing the Taliban way: Inside the clinic where Afghanistan's addicts are forced into withdrawal According to anti-narcotics experts, 11 per cent of Afghanistan's 34 million population are drug users, with four t…

The Dehumanisation of Afghan Drug Users

21. Oktober 2021 | International

The Dehumanisation of Afghan Drug Users The mass detention and forced treatment of people who use drugs in Afghanistan reminds us of the darkest periods of history. A year ago we filmed people who use drugs in Kabul, Afghanistan, in co-operation w…

Afghanistan. Drugs users caught up in Taliban crackdown as group continues to impose Islamic law in Afghanistan (Video)

21. Oktober 2021 | International

Afghanistan. Drugs users caught up in Taliban crackdown as group continues to impose Islamic law in Afghanistan (Video) (SMP – South China Morning Post, HongKong, 08.10.2021), Video, 03:25) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mEQA2j0bJM&t=205s

Examining the spatial risk environment tied to the opioid crisis through a unique public health, EMS, and academic research collaborative: Lowell, Massachusetts, 2008–2018

21. Oktober 2021 | International

Examining the spatial risk environment tied to the opioid crisis through a unique public health, EMS, and academic research collaborative: Lowell, Massachusetts, 2008–2018 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335521002813

Berlin: Perspektive Substitution

17. Oktober 2021 | National

Berlin: Perspektive Substitution Berliner Ärzt:innen: Ausgabe 8/2021, S. 8 - 17 | Verfasser: Wegner, Ute Die Initiative "Substitutionstherapie - Wege zurück ins Leben" soll Nachwuchsärzt:innen für das Thema Substitution sensibilisieren und sie für…

USA/NY. Hochul signs bills to address growing overdose crisis, expand treatment into jails, prisons

17. Oktober 2021 | International

USA/NY. Hochul signs bills to address growing overdose crisis, expand treatment into jails, prisons Advocates press governor to take further steps that reduce harm amid record overdose rates. (Times Union, USA, 07.10.2021) https://www.timesunion.c…

Afghanistan. Astonishing Photos Show Heroin Users Forced Into Harsh ‘Rehab’ by Taliban

11. Oktober 2021 | International

Afghanistan. Astonishing Photos Show Heroin Users Forced Into Harsh ‘Rehab’ by Taliban Photographs document how Taliban fighters in Kabul rounded up 150 homeless drug users who were stripped and had their heads shaved before being locked in prison-…

The duration dilemma in opioid agonist therapy.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

The duration dilemma in opioid agonist therapy. Dhanda A, Salsitz EA. J Opioid Manag. 2021 Jul-Aug;17(4):353-358. doi: 10.5055/jom.2021.0668. PMID: 34533830. Abstract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34533830/

Stepped Care for Opioid Use Disorder Train the Trainer (SCOUTT) initiative: Expanding access to medication treatment for opioid use disorder within Veterans Health Administration facilities.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Stepped Care for Opioid Use Disorder Train the Trainer (SCOUTT) initiative: Expanding access to medication treatment for opioid use disorder within Veterans Health Administration facilities. Gordon AJ, Drexler K, Hawkins EJ, Burden J, Codell…

Improve Access to Care for Opioid Use Disorder: A Call to Eliminate the X-Waiver Requirement Now.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Improve Access to Care for Opioid Use Disorder: A Call to Eliminate the X-Waiver Requirement Now. D'Onofrio G, Melnick ER, Hawk KF. Ann Emerg Med. 2021 Aug;78(2):220-222. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.03.023. Epub 2021 May 7. PMID: 3…

Organizational Facilitators and Barriers to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Capacity Expansion and Use.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Organizational Facilitators and Barriers to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Capacity Expansion and Use. Jacobson N, Horst J, Wilcox-Warren L, Toy A, Knudsen HK, Brown R, Haram E, Madden L, Molfenter T. J Behav Health Serv Res. 2020…

Health programmes and services addressing the prevention and management of infectious diseases in people who inject drugs in Canada: a systematic integrative review.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Health programmes and services addressing the prevention and management of infectious diseases in people who inject drugs in Canada: a systematic integrative review. Bouzanis K, Joshi S, Lokker C, Pavalagantharajah S, Qiu Y, Sidhu H, Mbuagbaw…

Health Behavior Survey Among People Who Use Opioids: Protocol for Implementing Technology-Based Rapid Response Surveillance in Community Settings.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Health Behavior Survey Among People Who Use Opioids: Protocol for Implementing Technology-Based Rapid Response Surveillance in Community Settings. Frew PM, Randall LA, King AR, Schamel JT, Spaulding AC; HBOU Study Team, Holloway IW. JM…

Changes in substance use during outpatient treatment for substance use disorders: a prospective Norwegian cohort study from 2016 to 2020.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Changes in substance use during outpatient treatment for substance use disorders: a prospective Norwegian cohort study from 2016 to 2020. Vold JH, Chalabianloo F, Aas CF, Løberg EM, Johansson KA, Fadnes LT. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Polic…

Priorities for addressing substance use disorder in humanitarian settings.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Priorities for addressing substance use disorder in humanitarian settings. Greene MC, Haddad S, Busse A, Ezard N, Ventevogel P, Demis L, Inoue S, Gumm JC, Campello G, Tol WA, Kane JC. Confl Health. 2021 Sep 23;15(1):71. doi: 10.1186/s1…

A cross-sectional survey on buprenorphine-naloxone practice and attitudes in 22 Canadian emergency physician groups: a cross-sectional survey.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

A cross-sectional survey on buprenorphine-naloxone practice and attitudes in 22 Canadian emergency physician groups: a cross-sectional survey. Kestler A, Kaczorowski J, Dong K, Orkin AM, Daoust R, Moe J, Van Pelt K, Andolfatto G, Klaiman M, Y…

Schottland. Palliative and end-of-life care for people who use drugs: Post-event report

06. Oktober 2021 | International

Schottland. Palliative and end-of-life care for people who use drugs: Post-event report The Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) with colleagues from NHS Lanarkshire, hosted a virtual knowledge exchange event exploring palliative and end-of-life…

USA. Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction

06. Oktober 2021 | International

USA. Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction Addiction is a medical condition. Treatment can help. Recovery is possible. Opioid addiction, also known as opioid use disorder (OUD), is a chronic and relapsing disease that can affect any…

Hof/Bayern. Substitution mit Methadon wird in Hof gefördert

24. September 2021 | National

Hof/Bayern. Substitution mit Methadon wird in Hof gefördert Hof. Die KV Bayerns (KVB) fördert im oberfränkischen Hof ein Angebot der Ärztegenossenschaft Hochfranken (ÄGH) zur Methadonsubstitution mit 100.000 Euro. Diese Summe soll nicht auf e…

Hamburg. Substitutionstherapie – Der Weg zurück ins Leben

24. September 2021 | National

Hamburg. Substitutionstherapie – Der Weg zurück ins Leben Von 107 niedergelassenen Ärztinnen und Ärzten in Hamburg, die Opioidabhängige substituieren, sind lediglich drei jünger als 40 Jahre. Im Editorial spricht PD Dr. Birgit Wulff, Vizepräsidenti…

Treatment for opioid use disorder in the Florida medicaid population: Using a cascade of care model to evaluate quality.

24. September 2021 | International

Treatment for opioid use disorder in the Florida medicaid population: Using a cascade of care model to evaluate quality. Johnson K, Hills H, Ma J, Brown CH, McGovern M. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2021 Mar 4;47(2):220-228. doi: 10.1080/00952990.2020…

Suchtbekämpfung sollte nicht allein Sache der Ärzte sein

20. September 2021 | National

Suchtbekämpfung sollte nicht allein Sache der Ärzte sein München – Die Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KVB) unterstützt die Ärztegenossenschaft Hochfranken (ÄGH) in Hof beim Aufbau eines größeren Angebots zur Methadonsubstitution in Oberfranke…

Jennys Leben mit Drogen 2: Von chronischen Schmerzen zu Heroin aus dem Darknet (Teil 2)

20. September 2021 | National

Jennys Leben mit Drogen 2: Von chronischen Schmerzen zu Heroin aus dem Darknet (Teil 2) Jenny T. lebt in einem kleinen Ort in Brandenburg. Im Interview erzählt sie, wie sie sich gegen ihre chronischen Schmerzen selbst geholfen hat und dadurch opioi…

Jennys Leben mit Drogen 1: Von chronischen Schmerzen zu Heroin aus dem Darknet (Teil 1)

20. September 2021 | National

Jennys Leben mit Drogen 1: Von chronischen Schmerzen zu Heroin aus dem Darknet (Teil 1) Jenny T. lebt in einem kleinen Ort in Brandenburg. Im Interview erzählt sie, wie sie sich gegen ihre chronischen Schmerzen selbst geholfen hat und dadurch opioi…

Neuseeland. Opioid addicts waiting two years for help in Southland and Otago

20. September 2021 | International

Neuseeland. Opioid addicts waiting two years for help in Southland and Otago Southern opioid addicts have to wait two years for opioid substitution treatment because the program is underfunded. (Stuff, neusseland, 07.08.2021) https://www.stu…

Contingency Management Programme Team. Using a pragmatically adapted, low-cost contingency management intervention to promote heroin abstinence in individuals undergoing treatment for heroin use disorder in UK drug services (PRAISE): a cluster randomised

20. September 2021 | International

Contingency Management Programme Team. Using a pragmatically adapted, low-cost contingency management intervention to promote heroin abstinence in individuals undergoing treatment for heroin use disorder in UK drug services (PRAISE): a cluster rando…

HIV and overdoses: diversifying therapies for opioid use disorder

20. September 2021 | International

HIV and overdoses: diversifying therapies for opioid use disorder Waters, Richard C et al. The Lancet, Volume 398, Issue 10302, 741 - 742 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)01251-4/fulltext

Covid-19 und Opioidsubstitution: „Notlösungen“ – oder Optionen für die Zukunft nach der Pandemie - Vorschläge der Vorsitzenden der KV-Qualitätskommissionen Opioidsubstitution

07. September 2021 | National

Covid-19 und Opioidsubstitution: „Notlösungen“ – oder Optionen für die Zukunft nach der Pandemie - Vorschläge der Vorsitzenden der KV-Qualitätskommissionen Opioidsubstitution Positionspapier - Überarbeitete Fassung vom 15.08.2021 nach Diskussion P…

Evaluation of a Digital Health Initiative in Illicit Substance Use: Cross-sectional Survey Study.

06. September 2021 | International

Evaluation of a Digital Health Initiative in Illicit Substance Use: Cross-sectional Survey Study. Kershaw S, Birrell L, Deen H, Newton NC, Stapinski LA, Champion KE, Kay-Lambkin F, Teesson M, Chapman C. J Med Internet Res. 2021 Aug 10;…

Potential Effects of Digital Inequality on Treatment Seeking for Opioid Use Disorder.

06. September 2021 | International

Potential Effects of Digital Inequality on Treatment Seeking for Opioid Use Disorder. Garett R, Young SD. Int J Ment Health Addict. 2021 Aug 27:1-6. doi: 10.1007/s11469-021-00629-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34466133; PMCID: PMC839537…

Retention in opioid agonist treatment: a rapid review and meta-analysis comparing observational studies and randomized controlled trials.

06. September 2021 | International

Retention in opioid agonist treatment: a rapid review and meta-analysis comparing observational studies and randomized controlled trials. Klimas J, Hamilton MA, Gorfinkel L, Adam A, Cullen W, Wood E. Syst Rev. 2021 Aug 6;10(1):216. doi…

Improving Treatment Together: a protocol for a multi-phase, community-based participatory, and co-design project to improve youth opioid treatment service experiences in British Columbia.

06. September 2021 | International

Improving Treatment Together: a protocol for a multi-phase, community-based participatory, and co-design project to improve youth opioid treatment service experiences in British Columbia. Marchand K, Tallon C, Katan C, Fairbank J, Fogarty O…

Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey.

06. September 2021 | International

Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey. Oguya FO, Kenya PR, Ongecha F, Mureithi P, Musyoka H, Muraguri N, Mundia B, Angira C, Shose M, Bashee…

Predictors of retention in the treatment for opioid dependence: A prospective, observational study from India.

06. September 2021 | International

Predictors of retention in the treatment for opioid dependence: A prospective, observational study from India. Shouan A, Ghosh A, Singh SM, Basu D, Mattoo SK. Indian J Psychiatry. 2021 Jul-Aug;63(4):355-365. doi: 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPs…

Coercion into addiction treatment and subsequent substance use patterns among people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver, Canada.

01. September 2021 | International

Coercion into addiction treatment and subsequent substance use patterns among people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver, Canada. Pilarinos A, Barker B, Nosova E, Milloy MJ, Hayashi K, Wood E, Kerr T, DeBeck K. Addiction. 2020 Jan;115(1…

Mobile Telemedicine for Buprenorphine Treatment in Rural Populations With Opioid Use Disorder.

01. September 2021 | International

Mobile Telemedicine for Buprenorphine Treatment in Rural Populations With Opioid Use Disorder. Weintraub E, Seneviratne C, Anane J, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(8):e2118487. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.18487 https://jamanet…

The Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative of the National Institutes of Health.

01. September 2021 | International

The Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative of the National Institutes of Health. Baker RG, Koroshetz WJ, Volkow ND. JAMA. Published online August 26, 2021. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13300 https://jamanetwork.com/journal…

Partnering With State Health Departments to Address Injection-Related Infections During the Opioid Epidemic: Experience at a Safety Net Hospital.

01. September 2021 | International

Partnering With State Health Departments to Address Injection-Related Infections During the Opioid Epidemic: Experience at a Safety Net Hospital. Burns RH, Pierre CM, Marathe JG, Ruiz-Mercado G, Taylor JL, Kimmel SD, Johnson SL, Fukuda HD, As…