buprenorphine

Supportive Alternate Site Provision of Buprenorphine: Overcoming Barriers and Improving Patient Outcomes

Scientific article

Abstract Background Improving access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is a national priority; however, these efforts commonly focus on the provider. Access to buprenorphine through retail pharmacies and stigma associated with...

Geographic Proximity to Buprenorphine Treatment Providers in the U.S.

Scientific article

Abstract Objective To combat the growing opioid epidemic, people who use drugs need access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) as part of comprehensive treatment. Despite progress, treatment gaps remain. Our objective was to use a...

Buprenorphine prescribing in criminal justice settings: the real picture

Video and audio recordings

This webinar discusses buprenorphine prescribing in criminal justice settings in both secure environments and the community. Topics covered include: an overview of different formulations of buprenorphine the impact of diversion on...

Outcomes of a Novel Office-Based Opioid Treatment Program in an Internal Medicine Resident Continuity Practice

Scientific article

19 December 2019

Abstract Background The integration of opioid use disorder (OUD) care and competencies in graduate medical education training is needed. Previous research shows improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and practices after exposure to OUD care...

Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: Review of the Evidence and Future Directions

Scientific article

2 March 2015

This article is a review and analysis of past research that finds substantial evidence for the positive results of Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in treating Opioid Use Disorder. image < https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Therapy ‘Toolbox’ Helps Rescue Poorly Recovering Patients at London Maintenance Clinic

Scientific article

9 May 2019

Instead of a set programme, a clinic in London tried offering patients prescribed methadone or buprenorphine but still using heroin or cocaine a selection from a suite of well-supported psychological interventions tailored to the patient...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: “Game-Changer” Opiate Addiction Medication Proves Effective in US Trial

Scientific article

12 April 2019

Medication of the type heralded as a possible “game-changer” by one of the UK’s leading addiction treatment clinicians and researchers proved its worth in a US placebo-controlled trial. Buprenorphine injections with effects lasting a month...

Webinar: Buprenorphine Prescribing in Criminal Justice Settings: The Real Picture

13 March 2019

Webinar

Delivered by experts, this webinar will discuss buprenorphine prescribing in criminal justice settings in both secure environments and the community. Topics covered include:

Depot Buprenorphine

21 March 2019

Sydney

Australia

Depot formations are the cutting edge of drug delivery systems and have the potential to revolutionise opiate substitution treatment.

Professor Lintzeris will explain what depot formulations are and what are their clinical implications.

He will also comment on trials of depot buprenorphine being conducted by the National Drug and Alcohol Centre, UNSW

Date And Time:

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Efficacy of Monthly Buprenorphine Injections for Opioid Use Disorders

Scientific article

19 February 2019

Opioid use disorder is a chronic, relapsing disease and a global health burden. Treatment for OUD tends to involve a combination of medication and behavioural intervention. It is recognised that buprenorphine can alleviate opioid withdrawal...