Authors: Westermeyer J, McCance-Katz EF Abstract Currently published information on buprenorphinenaloxone withdrawal recommends a gradually decreasing dosage over weeks to months. In this case report, abrupt cessation of buprenorphine/naloxone at various doses, and after variable durations of treatment, resulted in mild opiate withdrawal lasting over approximately 1-2 days that did not require additional opioid medication […]

Pharmacists can’t actually prescribe drugs, but with their patients’ permission they can call the physician to discuss recommended medications that may have been overlooked and ask whether the doctor wants to prescribe them. (Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient)

AbstractSupreme Court Upholds Individual Mandate, Medicaid ExpansionProgram Blends Suboxone and Alternative Addiction TreatmentsSAAS/NIATx Attendees Learn How to Function Like BusinessesNew WHO Database Maps Addiction Resources in 147 CountriesNational Organization Setting Standards for Recovery HomesWest Virginia AG Sues 14 Rx Drug DistributorsMeeting Coverage for NASADAD and RSABriefly NotedNames in the NewsComing up (Source: Alcoholism and Drug […]

AbstractSupreme Court Upholds Individual Mandate, Medicaid ExpansionProgram Blends Suboxone and Alternative Addiction TreatmentsSAAS/NIATx Attendees Learn How to Function Like BusinessesNew WHO Database Maps Addiction Resources in 147 CountriesNational Organization Setting Standards for Recovery HomesWest Virginia AG Sues 14 Rx Drug DistributorsMeeting Coverage for NASADAD and RSABriefly NotedNames in the NewsComing up (Source: Alcoholism and Drug […]