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Extended vs Short-term Buprenorphine-Naloxone for Treatment of Opioid-Addicted Youth
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This journal article compares the effectiveness of detoxification vs. continuing buprenorphine-naloxone therapy for treating opioid-addicted adolescents. The study followed 152 patients between the ages of 15 and 21 who were randomly selected to receive either a 12-week buprenorphone-naloxone program, or a 14-day taper.
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The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
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Methadone for Cancer Pain
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This study examined the efficacy of methadone in relieving cancer pain and also discusses side effects.
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Cochrane Reviews
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Information Brief: Prescription Drug Abuse and Youth
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This information brief discusses the abuse of prescription drugs by young people, commonly abused prescription drugs, and diversion of said drugs.
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National Drug Intelligence Center
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TIP 26: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
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Guideline document designed to aid treatment providers deliver better services to elderly patients with substance use disorders.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Coexisting Mental Illness and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 9
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Developed by a consensus panel, these guidelines provide treatment recommendations for patients with dual disorders.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA
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National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Report on HIV/AIDS
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This report by NIDA discusses the HIV/AIDS epidemic and how treating drug abuse is effective in preventing HIV.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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Buprenorphine Plus Behavioral Therapy is Effective for Adolescents with Opioid Addiction
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Short article summarizing the results of a recent study looking at extending the role of buprenorphine for treatment of adolescents.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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The Rural Assistance Center Substance Abuse Information Guide
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RAC helps rural communities and other rural stakeholders access the full range of available programs, funding, and research that can enable them to provide quality health and human services to rural residents.
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The Rural Assistance Center (RAC)
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Rural/Frontier Issues Special Topic
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Provides links to research reports on rural substance abuse issues as well as to rural health organizations such as the National Rural Health Association and the National Association of Rural Health Clinics.
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Treatment Improvement Exchange (SAMHSA)
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American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Substance Use Disorders
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This website offers comprehensive guidelines for treating patients who have substance use disorders.
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American Psychiatric Association (APA), 2006
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