Purpose: To identify the limitations of the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000) and to discuss the merits of one possible solution: granting nurse practitioners (NPs) the authority to prescribe buprenorphine.Data sources: The DATA 2000 and related literature.Conclusions: Abuse of ...
Define drug. drug synonyms, drug pronunciation, drug translation, English dictionary definition of drug. n. 1. a. A substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or as a component of a medication. b. Such a substance as recognize
DTTOs) were introduced through provisions in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, with two Scottish pilot schemes established in Glasgow and Fife. This research was commissioned to examine the operation of the pilots and to evaluate their effectiveness in reducing drug misuse and related offending. Mai...
In a world where addiction continues to devastate countless lives, a new, innovative tool has emerged from a university-based startup, promising to revolutionize the way we approach drug addiction treatment. This tool leverages the power of virtual reality (VR) to create immersive, therapeutic expe...
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Overall, annual self-poisoning suicides averaged 2,511 for males and 2,580 for females in 2000-04/2005. As Table1shows, the 16 countries' data indicate that male suicides are much more likely to be due to self-harm (including hanging, drowning, shooting and jumping). Male rates of self...
Baclofen has been noted in a case report as a possible treatment for GHB withdrawal.Information is lacking on the effects of behavioral therapy to treat GHB use or addiction, and more research is needed. Related:Drug Testing FAQs See also...
Psychological and social status, and environmental context, may mediate the likelihood of experiencing overdose subsequent to illicit drug use. The aim of this systematic review was to identify and synthesise psychosocial factors associated with overdose
Few studies have summarized the data in scientific literature on possible drug interactions in the field of drug addiction. In this study, we have focused our attention on alcohol use disorder (AUD), one of the most common and undertreated mental disorders [5] and in the most severe forms,...
National Institute on Drug Abuse, Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide. Bethesda, Md National Institutes of Health NIH publication 99-41801999; 100. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: A Clinician's Guide. Bethesda, Md...