Setting up a Schedule for Maintenance Visits
After a maintenance dose is established, you should see patients weekly or biweekly during the first month of treatment to monitor their toleration of the medication, their medication adherence, psychosocial stability, drug use, and adherence to counseling or recovery group involvement. You should emphasize that treatment for opioid dependence involves more than just taking a pill.
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Discusses protocols for office-based buprenorphine treatment, including the administering of the drug itself, devising a treatment plan, and choosing an appropriate frequency for visits.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (4 votes)
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Guidelines for follow-up appointments, including a checklist of potential "red flags" that may indicate dangerous behavior or relapse.
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American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) (3 votes)
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