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ZIS. Einladung OPTIMUS-Studie

29. April 2024 | National

ZIS. Einladung OPTIMUS-Studie Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, die Europäischen Beobachtungsstelle für Drogen und Drogensucht (EBDD) erarbeitet in Zusammenarbeit mit dem ZIS Hamburg „Indikatoren“ (Fragen zur Messung eines spezifischen Behandlungs...

URINE TOXICOLOGY PROFILES OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH UNTREATED OPIOID USE DISORDER: A MULTI-SITE VIEW.

07. April 2024 | International

URINE TOXICOLOGY PROFILES OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH UNTREATED OPIOID USE DISORDER: A MULTI-SITE VIEW. Cowan E, Perrone J, Dziura J, Edelman EJ, Hawk K, Herring A, McCormack R, Murphy A, Phadke M, Fiellin DA, D'Onofrio G. ...

Old tech but not low tech: telephone-based treatment provision for substance use.

06. April 2024 | International

Old tech but not low tech: telephone-based treatment provision for substance use. Walton MR, Kang AW, DelaCuesta C, Hoadley A, Martin R. Front Psychiatry. 2024 Mar 19;15:1351816. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1351816. PMID: 38566959; PMCID...

A telemedicine bridge clinic improves access and reduces cost for opioid use disorder care.

06. April 2024 | International

A telemedicine bridge clinic improves access and reduces cost for opioid use disorder care. Lynch MJ, Vargas D, Winger ME, Kanter J, Meyers J, Schuster J, Yealy DM. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2024 Mar 12;11:100227. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr....

Providing medication for opioid use disorder and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis at syringe services programs via telemedicine: a pilot study.

06. April 2024 | International

Providing medication for opioid use disorder and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis at syringe services programs via telemedicine: a pilot study. McKellar MS, Des Marais AC, Chen H, Choi Y, Lilly R, Ayers D, Bennett J, Kestner L, Perry B, Poley S...

Initiation of opioid agonist therapy after hospital visits for opioid poisonings in Ontario.

05. April 2024 | International

Initiation of opioid agonist therapy after hospital visits for opioid poisonings in Ontario. Hu T, McCormack D, Juurlink DN, Campbell TJ, Bayoumi AM, Leece P, Kent JT, Gomes T. CMAJ. 2023 Dec 17;195(49):E1709-E1717. doi: 10.1503/cmaj...

Can telehealth expansion boost health care utilization specifically for patients with substance use disorders relative to patients with other types of chronic disease?

05. April 2024 | International

Can telehealth expansion boost health care utilization specifically for patients with substance use disorders relative to patients with other types of chronic disease? Tilhou AS, Dague L, Chachlani P, Burns M (2024) PLoS ONE 19(4): e...

Kanada. In Canada, The Fight for Compassion Clubs Rages On in Court

04. April 2024 | International

Kanada. In Canada, The Fight for Compassion Clubs Rages On in Court An upcoming ruling from Canada’s Federal Court could have a radical impact on the country’s drug laws. In 2021, Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) and Vancouver Area Network of D...

Addressing Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care: Revisiting Core Primary Care Principles to Confidently Initiate Treatment.

03. April 2024 | International

Addressing Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care: Revisiting Core Primary Care Principles to Confidently Initiate Treatment. Pytell, J.D., Binswanger, I.A. J GEN INTERN MED (2024). doi.org/10.1007/s11606-024-08727-5 https://link....

British Columbia’s Safer Opioid Supply Policy and Opioid Outcomes.

02. April 2024 | International

British Columbia’s Safer Opioid Supply Policy and Opioid Outcomes. Nguyen HV, Mital S, Bugden S, McGinty EE. JAMA Intern Med. 2024;184(3):256–264. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7570 https://jamanetwork.com/journ...

Variability in opioid use disorder clinical presentations and treatment in the emergency department: A mixed-methods study.

02. April 2024 | International

Variability in opioid use disorder clinical presentations and treatment in the emergency department: A mixed-methods study. Faude S, Delgado MK, Perrone J, McFadden R, Xiong RA, O'Donnell N, Wood C, Solomon G, Lowenstein M. Am J Emer...

Schweiz. How expanded methadone access helped Switzerland defuse its drug crisis

26. März 2024 | International

Schweiz. How expanded methadone access helped Switzerland defuse its drug crisis ZURICH — The lobby of this addiction clinic is unremarkable, really, except for the network of metal chutes and tubes that hug the walls as they snake downward from ...

USA. Missouri pilot program trains EMS crews to give overdose victims addiction meds

25. März 2024 | International

USA. Missouri pilot program trains EMS crews to give overdose victims addiction meds Emergency medical workers frequently reverse opioid overdoses with naloxone. A pilot program in six EMS districts throughout Missouri is now teaching them ...

USA. Daily Methadone Clinic Dosing Creates Rural Transportation Nightmare

25. März 2024 | International

USA. Daily Methadone Clinic Dosing Creates Rural Transportation Nightmare Heather Strong lives in a rural area of Maine, and can’t afford a car. She also uses methadone. So to attend her methadone clinic—the only place she can obtain her essentia...

Zum Tode von Klaus Behrendt – Nachruf von Thomas Kuhlmann

12. März 2024 | National

Zum Tode von Klaus Behrendt - Nachruf von Thomas Kuhlmann

Zur Bedeutung des therapeutischen Settings und der medikamentösen Behandlung beim klinischen Entzug Drogenabhängiger

12. März 2024 | National

Zur Bedeutung des therapeutischen Settings und der medikamentösen Behandlung beim klinischen Entzug Drogenabhängiger Klaus Behrendt und Rolf Schmidt Zeitschrift Suchtgefahren, 30, 24-27 (1984) (Da der Verlag nicht mehr existiert wird gebet...

USA. Rigid rules at methadone clinics are jeopardizing patients’ path to recovery from opioid addiction

12. März 2024 | International

USA. Rigid rules at methadone clinics are jeopardizing patients’ path to recovery from opioid addiction DETROIT — Every morning, Rebecca Smith, nursing a surgically repaired knee, carefully walks down the hallway of her brutalist brick apartment ...

Understanding the barriers and facilitators to implementing and sustaining Mobile Overdose Response Services from the perspective of Canadian key interest groups: a qualitative study.

12. März 2024 | International

Understanding the barriers and facilitators to implementing and sustaining Mobile Overdose Response Services from the perspective of Canadian key interest groups: a qualitative study. Seo B, Rider N, Rioux W, Teare A, Jones S, Taplay P, Mon...

Dialing for doctors: Secret shopper study of Arizona methadone and buprenorphine providers, 2022.

12. März 2024 | International

Dialing for doctors: Secret shopper study of Arizona methadone and buprenorphine providers, 2022. Meyerson BE, Treiber D, Brady BR, Newgass K, Bondurant K, Bentele KG, Samorano S, Arredondo C, Stavros N. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 202...

Comparative costs and potential affordability of a multifaceted intervention to improve treatment outcomes among people with HIV who inject drugs in Russia: economic evaluation of the LINC-II randomized controlled trial.

12. März 2024 | International

Comparative costs and potential affordability of a multifaceted intervention to improve treatment outcomes among people with HIV who inject drugs in Russia: economic evaluation of the LINC-II randomized controlled trial. Rosen S, Blokhina E...

Assessing the impact of public funding in alleviating participant reduction and improving the retention rate in methadone maintenance treatment clinics in Taiwan: an interrupted time series analysis.

12. März 2024 | International

Assessing the impact of public funding in alleviating participant reduction and improving the retention rate in methadone maintenance treatment clinics in Taiwan: an interrupted time series analysis. Chung YE, Tung YC, Wang SC, Huang CL, Ch...

Opioid use disorder (OUD) and treatment for opioid problems among OUD symptom subtypes in individuals misusing opioids.

12. März 2024 | International

Opioid use disorder (OUD) and treatment for opioid problems among OUD symptom subtypes in individuals misusing opioids. Miller EA, DeVeaugh-Geiss AM, Chilcoat HD. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2024 Feb 14;10:100220. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.20...

Navigating Adherence: Unraveling Factors Shaping Opioid Substitution Therapy Compliance.

12. März 2024 | International

Navigating Adherence: Unraveling Factors Shaping Opioid Substitution Therapy Compliance. Yadav AS, Kumar A, Singh S, Singh T. Cureus. 2024 Jan 3;16(1):e51577. doi: 10.7759/cureus.51577. PMID: 38313900; PMCID: PMC10836039. https://ww...

Factors associated with frequent buprenorphine / naloxone initiation in a national survey of Canadian emergency physicians.

12. März 2024 | International

Factors associated with frequent buprenorphine / naloxone initiation in a national survey of Canadian emergency physicians. MacKinnon N, Lane D, Scheuermeyer F, Kaczorowski J, Dong K, Orkin AM, et al. (2024) PLoS ONE 19(2): e0297084....

Healthcare provider perspectives on emergency department-initiated buprenorphine/naloxone: a qualitative study.

12. März 2024 | International

Healthcare provider perspectives on emergency department-initiated buprenorphine/naloxone: a qualitative study. Badke K, Small SS, Pratt M, Lockington J, Gurney L, Kestler A, Moe J. BMC Health Serv Res. 2024 Feb 15;24(1):211. doi: 10...

"They make it too hard and too many hoops to jump": system and organizational barriers to drug treatment during epidemic rates of opioid overdose.

12. März 2024 | International

"They make it too hard and too many hoops to jump": system and organizational barriers to drug treatment during epidemic rates of opioid overdose. Dickson-Gomez J, Krechel S, Ohlrich J, Montaque HDG, Weeks M, Li J, Havens J, Spector A. ...

Evaluating Barriers to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment From Patients' Perspectives.

12. März 2024 | International

Evaluating Barriers to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment From Patients' Perspectives. Nguyen CMT, Kubiak G, Dixit N, Young SA, Hayes JR. PRiMER. 2024 Feb 19;8:11. doi: 10.22454/PRiMER.2024.458349. PMID: 38406240; PMCID: PMC10887383. htt...

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre (CATC) opioid agonist treatment cohort in Ontario, Canada.

12. März 2024 | International

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre (CATC) opioid agonist treatment cohort in Ontario, Canada. Morin KA, Tatangelo M, Marsh D. BMJ Open. 2024 Feb 24;14(2):e080790. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080790. PMID: 38401902; PMCID: PMC10895228....

Overview of best practices for buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department.

12. März 2024 | International

Overview of best practices for buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department. Hughes T, Nasser N, Mitra A. Int J Emerg Med. 2024 Feb 19;17(1):23. doi: 10.1186/s12245-024-00593-6. PMID: 38373992; PMCID: PMC10877824. https://ww...

USA. The War on Recovery: How the U.S. is sabotaging its best tools to prevent deaths in the opioid epidemic

05. März 2024 | International

USA. The War on Recovery: How the U.S. is sabotaging its best tools to prevent deaths in the opioid epidemic The opioid overdose epidemic has burned through the U.S. for nearly 30 years. Yet for all that time, the country has had tools that are h...

Nürnberg. DKR – „Niedrigschwellige Substitution kann Menschen dauerhaft ins Hilfesystem holen!“

28. Februar 2024 | National

Nürnberg. DKR – „Niedrigschwellige Substitution kann Menschen dauerhaft ins Hilfesystem holen!“ Drogenkonsumräume (DKR) können helfen, Menschenleben zu retten. Das zeigen die Erfahrungen u. a. aus Berlin, Frankfurt und dem Ruhrgebiet. In Bay...

Impact of the Communities That HEAL Intervention on Buprenorphine-Waivered Practitioners and Buprenorphine Prescribing: A Prespecified Secondary Analysis of the HCS Randomized Clinical Trial.

28. Februar 2024 | International

Impact of the Communities That HEAL Intervention on Buprenorphine-Waivered Practitioners and Buprenorphine Prescribing: A Prespecified Secondary Analysis of the HCS Randomized Clinical Trial. Stopka TJ, Babineau DC, Gibson EB...

USA. Some PA drug courts will be required to allow participants to take opioid addiction medicine

28. Februar 2024 | International

USA. Some PA drug courts will be required to allow participants to take opioid addiction medicine Several county courts in Pennsylvania forbid people from taking common medications to treat opioid addiction, like methadone and buprenorphine. (The...

USA. Against Medical Advice: Another Deadly Consequence of Our Opioid Epidemic

28. Februar 2024 | International

USA. Against Medical Advice: Another Deadly Consequence of Our Opioid Epidemic People struggling with addiction cite untreated withdrawal, pain, discrimination and stringent policies as reasons for leaving hospitals against medical advice. We nee...

USA. Providers of mobile programs for opioid use disorder medication note many strengths, and also many challenges

28. Februar 2024 | International

USA. Providers of mobile programs for opioid use disorder medication note many strengths, and also many challenges Mobile programs that use a van or bus to go where help is needed in the community can provide life-saving opioid use disorder medic...

Mobile treatment for opioid use disorder: Implementation of community-based, same-day medication access interventions

28. Februar 2024 | International

Mobile treatment for opioid use disorder: Implementation of community-based, same-day medication access interventions Chatterjee, Avik et al. Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment, Volume 159, 209272 Abstract https://www.jsa...

USA. Who follows up with an active peer support linkage in the emergency department?

28. Februar 2024 | International

USA. Who follows up with an active peer support linkage in the emergency department? Many hospitals employ recovery coaches to engage with patients in the emergency department coming in due to substance-related problems. Questions remain however,...

Accessibility of Opioid Treatment Programs Based on Conventional vs Perceived Travel Time Measures.

28. Februar 2024 | International

Accessibility of Opioid Treatment Programs Based on Conventional vs Perceived Travel Time Measures. Kim J, Lee J, Thornhill TA, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(2):e240209. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.0209 https://j...

Availability of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine at Substance Use Treatment Facilities in 2021.

15. Februar 2024 | International

Availability of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine at Substance Use Treatment Facilities in 2021. Vidyasagar N, Bunting SR, Arora VM, Ari M. JAMA. 2024;331(6):524–526. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.26522 https://jamane...

USA. STASH, Bd. 20(2) – Herausforderungen für Menschen, die von Obdachlosigkeit betroffen sind, im Zusammenhang mit dem Zugang zu Medikamenten gegen Opioidkonsumstörungen

15. Februar 2024 | International

USA. STASH, Bd. 20(2) – Herausforderungen für Menschen, die von Obdachlosigkeit betroffen sind, im Zusammenhang mit dem Zugang zu Medikamenten gegen Opioidkonsumstörungen Die Zahl der Opioid-Überdosierungen in den Vereinigten Staaten hat im letzt...

BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER 2024

07. Februar 2024 | National

BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER 2024 BfArM-Bundesopiumstelle, 22.01.2024 https://www.bfarm.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Bundesopiumstelle/SubstitReg/Subst_Bericht2024.pdf

USA. Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder - Finding Recovery and Staying Safe. (Video)

07. Februar 2024 | International

USA. Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder - Finding Recovery and Staying Safe. (Video) Bagley S, Glover D, Foreman J, Hadland S, Punch LJ, Taichman D N Engl J Med. 2024 Jan 25;390(4):e7. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2310172. PMID: 3...

Schweiz. «Wir sollten uns auf eine neuartige Opioid-Welle vorbereiten» - Hannes Strasser und Marc Vogel von den UPK zur «Horror-Droge» Fentanyl, der Basler Drogenszene und zum neuen Suchtambulatorium.

07. Februar 2024 | International

Schweiz. «Wir sollten uns auf eine neuartige Opioid-Welle vorbereiten» - Hannes Strasser und Marc Vogel von den UPK zur «Horror-Droge» Fentanyl, der Basler Drogenszene und zum neuen Suchtambulatorium. Rund 70'000 Fentanyl-Tote, allein in den USA,...

Benefits and challenges experienced by participants on long-term methadone maintenance treatment in China: a qualitative study.

04. Februar 2024 | International

Benefits and challenges experienced by participants on long-term methadone maintenance treatment in China: a qualitative study. Tang X, Xiong W, Chen W, Wang C, Wang H, Li B, Zhang Z, Ling L. BMC Med. 2024 Jan 8;22(1):18. doi: 10.118...

Predictors of concurrent heroin use among patients on opioid maintenance treatment in France: a multilevel study over 11 years.

04. Februar 2024 | International

Predictors of concurrent heroin use among patients on opioid maintenance treatment in France: a multilevel study over 11 years. Janssen E, Vuolo M, Spilka S, Airagnes G. Harm Reduct J. 2024 Jan 19;21(1):15. doi: 10.1186/s12954-0...

Dialing for doctors: Secret shopper study of Arizona methadone and buprenorphine providers, 2022.

04. Februar 2024 | International

Engaging the great circle: a qualitative study of the confederated tribes of grand Ronde's mobile medication unit.

04. Februar 2024 | International

Engaging the great circle: a qualitative study of the confederated tribes of grand Ronde's mobile medication unit. Hoffman KA, Graves C, Rowe K, Worth J, Pertl K, Laidler J, Korthuis PT, McCarty D. Ann Med. 2024 Dec;56(1):2306492. do...

HIV, hepatitis B & C in people who inject drugs in India: A systematic review of regional heterogeneity & overview of opioid substitution treatment.

02. Februar 2024 | International

HIV, hepatitis B & C in people who inject drugs in India: A systematic review of regional heterogeneity & overview of opioid substitution treatment. Shukla L, Shivaprakash P, Kumar MS. Indian J Med Res. 2023 Nov 1;158(5&6...

Junkies wollen mit Substitution raus aus Drogensucht: "Ohne das Programm wäre ich tot"

21. Januar 2024 | National

Junkies wollen mit Substitution raus aus Drogensucht: "Ohne das Programm wäre ich tot" Leipzig/Halle (Saale) - Suchtersatzmittel wie Polaflux oder Subotex sollen Menschen aus der Drogensucht und zurück in ein halbwegs normales Leben helfen. Wie d...

Schottland. Scottish Public Health Observatory update - Estimated quarterly numbers of people prescribed opioid substitution therapy in Scotland (12-month period)

21. Januar 2024 | International

Schottland. Scottish Public Health Observatory update - Estimated quarterly numbers of people prescribed opioid substitution therapy in Scotland (12-month period) This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) provides a Scottish Public Health Obse...

Waiting for inpatient detoxification: A qualitative analysis of patient experiences.

21. Januar 2024 | International

Waiting for inpatient detoxification: A qualitative analysis of patient experiences. Neale J, Cairns B, Gardiner K, Livingston W, McCarthy T, Perkins A. Int J Drug Policy. 2024 Jan;123:104291. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104291. Epub ...

Effect of Risk Mitigation Guidance opioid and stimulant dispensations on mortality and acute care visits during dual public health emergencies: retrospective cohort study

21. Januar 2024 | International

Effect of Risk Mitigation Guidance opioid and stimulant dispensations on mortality and acute care visits during dual public health emergencies: retrospective cohort study Slaunwhite A, Min J E, Palis H, Urbanoski K, Pauly B, Barker B et al....

Residential addiction treatment for adolescents is scarce and expensive

21. Januar 2024 | International

Residential addiction treatment for adolescents is scarce and expensive NIH-supported analysis finds just seven states had a facility that accepted Medicaid, had a bed open the same day, and offered buprenorphine. (NIH/NIDA, USA, 08.01...

To-Go Buprenorphine: A Boon for Opioid Misuse Patients

21. Januar 2024 | International

To-Go Buprenorphine: A Boon for Opioid Misuse Patients Medscape - January 01, 2024. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/go-buprenorphine-boon-opioid-misuse-patients-2024a1000002

Influence of physician networks on the implementation of pharmaceutical alternatives to a toxic drug supply in British Columbia.

21. Januar 2024 | International

Influence of physician networks on the implementation of pharmaceutical alternatives to a toxic drug supply in British Columbia. Kurz M, Guerra-Alejos BC, Min JE, Barker B, Pauly B, Urbanoski K, Nosyk B. Implement Sci. 2024 Jan 6;19(...

Factors associated with obtaining prescribed safer supply among people accessing harm reduction services: findings from a cross-sectional survey.

21. Januar 2024 | International

Factors associated with obtaining prescribed safer supply among people accessing harm reduction services: findings from a cross-sectional survey. Palis H, Haywood B, McDougall J, Xavier CG, Desai R, Tobias S, Burgess H, Ferguson M, Liu L, K...

British Columbia’s Safer Opioid Supply Policy and Opioid Outcomes.

21. Januar 2024 | International

British Columbia’s Safer Opioid Supply Policy and Opioid Outcomes. Nguyen HV, Mital S, Bugden S, McGinty EE. JAMA Intern Med. Published online January 16, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7570 https://jamanet...

USA. ‘Addiction is a chronic medical illness that's treatable,’ and primary care physicians can help - ASAM president discusses current state of opioid crisis and how primary care could be a new avenue for physicians to connect patients to treatment.

21. Januar 2024 | International

USA. ‘Addiction is a chronic medical illness that's treatable,’ and primary care physicians can help - ASAM president discusses current state of opioid crisis and how primary care could be a new avenue for physicians to connect patients to treatme...

USA. The misguided reason why providers aren’t prescribing more buprenorphine for opioid use disorder

21. Januar 2024 | International

USA. The misguided reason why providers aren’t prescribing more buprenorphine for opioid use disorder In December 2022, Congress repealed the “X-waiver” requirement, which had limited medical providers’ ability to prescribe buprenorphine-naloxone...

Differences in buprenorphine prescribing readiness among primary care professionals with and without X-waiver training in the US.

08. Januar 2024 | International

Differences in buprenorphine prescribing readiness among primary care professionals with and without X-waiver training in the US. Franz B, Dhanani LY, Hall OT, Brook DL, Simon JE, Miller WC. Harm Reduct J. 2023 Dec 21;20(1):180. doi:...

Telemedication for Opioid Use Disorder: A New Approach for Treatment.

08. Januar 2024 | International

Telemedication for Opioid Use Disorder: A New Approach for Treatment. Georgiadis RA, Sable P, Rosen D. Telemed Rep. 2023 Nov 8;4(1):344-347. doi: 10.1089/tmr.2023.0036. PMID: 38098781; PMCID: PMC10719633. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go...

Quality of life and associated factors of heroin-dependent patients receiving methadone and buprenorphine maintenance treatment.

08. Januar 2024 | International

Quality of life and associated factors of heroin-dependent patients receiving methadone and buprenorphine maintenance treatment. Chang HM, Huang MC, Fang SC, Lin SK. Neuropsychopharmacol Rep. 2023 Dec;43(4):607-615. doi: 10.1002/npr2...

Impact of Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine on Repeat Emergency Department Utilization.

08. Januar 2024 | International

Impact of Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine on Repeat Emergency Department Utilization. Skains RM, Reynolds L, Carlisle N, Heath S, Covington W, Hornbuckle K, Walter L. West J Emerg Med. 2023 Nov;24(6):1010-1017. doi: 10.5...

Emergency Department Buprenorphine Quality Improvement and Emergency Physician Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy.

08. Januar 2024 | International

Emergency Department Buprenorphine Quality Improvement and Emergency Physician Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy. Myles ML, Scott K, Ziobrowski HN, Helseth SA, Becker S, Samuels EA. West J Emerg Med. 2023 Nov;24(6):1005-1009. d...

The use of buprenorphine to-go packs in the emergency department.

08. Januar 2024 | International

The use of buprenorphine to-go packs in the emergency department. Zimmerman DE, Johnson B, Kearns A, Metro H, Robb A, Nemecek BD, Montepara CA, Covvey JR, Lynch MJ. Am J Emerg Med. 2023 Dec 20;77:154-157. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2023.12....

Retention and critical outcomes among new methadone maintenance patients following extended take-home reforms: a retrospective observational cohort study.

08. Januar 2024 | International

Retention and critical outcomes among new methadone maintenance patients following extended take-home reforms: a retrospective observational cohort study. Williams AR, Krawczyk N, Hu MC, Harpel L, Aydinoglo N, Cerda M, Rotrosen J, Nunes EV....

Barriers and Best Practices on the Management of Opioid Use Disorder.

01. Januar 2024 | International

Barriers and Best Practices on the Management of Opioid Use Disorder. Krichbaum M, Fernandez D, Singh-Franco D. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2023 Dec 15:1-18. doi: 10.1080/15360288.2023.2290565. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 3...

Initiation of opioid agonist therapy after hospital visits for opioid poisonings in Ontario

01. Januar 2024 | International

Initiation of opioid agonist therapy after hospital visits for opioid poisonings in Ontario Tina Hu, Daniel McCormack, David N. Juurlink, Tonya J. Campbell, Ahmed M. Bayoumi, Pamela Leece, Jessica T. Kent and Tara Gomes CMAJ December 18, 2023 19...

USA. Despite X-Waiver Elimination, Buprenorphine Prescriptions Decline

01. Januar 2024 | International

USA. Despite X-Waiver Elimination, Buprenorphine Prescriptions Decline After the elimination of the mandatory training required to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, prescriptions for the drug declined the next year, new research sh...

Prescriptions for Buprenorphine in Michigan Following an Education Intervention.

23. Dezember 2023 | International

Prescriptions for Buprenorphine in Michigan Following an Education Intervention. Chen L, Sethi S, Poland C, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(12):e2349103. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.49103 https://jamanetwork.com/jo...

Incidence of Precipitated Withdrawal During a Multisite Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine Clinical Trial in the Era of Fentanyl.

23. Dezember 2023 | International

Incidence of Precipitated Withdrawal During a Multisite Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine Clinical Trial in the Era of Fentanyl. D’Onofrio G, Hawk KF, Perrone J, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(3):e236108. doi...

Commentary on Foot et al.: Clinical considerations in addressing comorbid stimulant use in opioid use disorder.

19. Dezember 2023 | International

Commentary on Foot et al.: Clinical considerations in addressing comorbid stimulant use in opioid use disorder. Shulman, M., Greiner, M. and Bisaga, A. (2024), Addiction, 119: 158-159. doi.org/10.1111/add.16374 https://onlineli...

Mangelnde Berücksichtigung traumatisierter Frauen im Suchthilfesystem

17. Dezember 2023 | National

Mangelnde Berücksichtigung traumatisierter Frauen im Suchthilfesystem Anlässlich des Internationalen Tages gegen patriarchale Gewalt am 25.11. macht die Hamburgische Landesstelle für Suchtfragen (HLS e.V.) gemeinsam mit Frauenperspektiven e...

Trends in use of medicines for opioid agonist treatment in Australia, 2013-2022.

17. Dezember 2023 | International

Trends in use of medicines for opioid agonist treatment in Australia, 2013-2022. Bharat C, Chidwick K, Gisev N, Farrell M, Ali R, Degenhardt L. Int J Drug Policy. 2023 Nov 28;123:104255. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104255. Epub ahead ...

Health-care resource use among patients who use illicit opioids in England, 2010–20: A descriptive matched cohort study.

17. Dezember 2023 | International

Health-care resource use among patients who use illicit opioids in England, 2010–20: A descriptive matched cohort study. van Hest N, Brothers TD, Williamson A, Lewer D. Addiction. 2023. doi.org/10.1111/add.16401 ...

USA/Australien. After Years of US Clinics, I Get Methadone With Dignity in Australia

17. Dezember 2023 | International

USA/Australien. After Years of US Clinics, I Get Methadone With Dignity in Australia I recently moved from the United States to Sydney, Australia. Uprooting your entire life can always be stressful. But a big extra stressor for me was uncertainty...

USA. Pregnancy in Withdrawal: Methadone Clinic Tore My Family Apart

12. Dezember 2023 | International

USA. Pregnancy in Withdrawal: Methadone Clinic Tore My Family Apart I was told my mother "relapsed" during her pregnancy, leading to my sister being adopted. Until recently, I assumed this to be true. (Filter, USA, 07.12.2023) https://filtermag....

USA. Study: Proposed law would expand methadone access, but gaps would remain

12. Dezember 2023 | International

USA. Study: Proposed law would expand methadone access, but gaps would remain The federal Modernizing Opioid Treatment Act, or MOTA, would expand methadone access to an additional 14% of census tracts in the U.S., according to new research from t...

Methadone prescribing by addiction specialists likely to leave communities without available methadone treatment,

12. Dezember 2023 | International

Methadone prescribing by addiction specialists likely to leave communities without available methadone treatment, Paul J Joudrey, Dylan Halpern, Qinyun Lin, Susan Paykin, Christina Mair, Marynia Kolak, Health Affairs Scholar, Volume ...

USA. Advisory: Low Barrier Models of Care for Substance Use Disorders

12. Dezember 2023 | International

USA. Advisory: Low Barrier Models of Care for Substance Use Disorders The Advisory outlines the principles and components of low barrier care, and how low barrier care may be leveraged to overcome substantial gaps in access, while also engaging i...

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06. Dezember 2023 | National

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06. Dezember 2023 | National

Opioid agonist treatment in transition: A cross-country comparison between Austria, Germany and Switzerland T Schwarz, J Anzenberger, M Busch, G Gmel, L Kraus, RM Krausz, ... Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 111036, doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep...

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

Adoption of Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Trial. Gao E, Melnick ER, Paek H, Nath B, Taylor RA, Loza AJ. JA...

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

Early emergency department experience with 7-day extended-release injectable buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. D'Onofrio G, Perrone J, Hawk KF, Cowan E, McCormack R, Coupet E Jr, Owens PH, Martel SH, Huntley K, Walsh SL, Lofwall MR, He...

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

Self-discharge during treatment for acute recreational drug toxicity: an observational study from emergency departments in seven European countries. Vallersnes OM, Dines AM, Wood DM, Heyerdahl F, Hovda KE, Yates C, Giraudon I, Caganova B, C...

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

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Adoption of Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Trial.

06. Dezember 2023 | International

Adoption of Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Trial. Gao E, Melnick ER, Paek H, Nath B, Taylor RA, Loza AJ. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Nov 1;6(11)...

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

Dispensing Methadone at Hospital Discharge: One Hospital's Approach to Implementing the "72-hour Rule" Change. Skogrand E, Sharpe J, Englander H. J Addict Med. 2023 Nov 22. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001246. Epub ahead of print. PMID...

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06. Dezember 2023 | International

Characteristics of clients entering women-only substance use treatment services in New South Wales. Uthurralt N, Miao Cao F, Reid SE, Nithyanandam L, Burns L, Day CA. Womens Health (Lond). 2023 Jan-Dec;19:17455057231200133. doi: 10.1...

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04. Dezember 2023 | International

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09. November 2023 | International

The Role of Low-Threshold Treatment for Patients with OUD in Primary Care Purpose Care of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) is a natural fit for primary care and its fundamental strengths: respect for the patient, long-term clinical re...

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07. November 2023 | National

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05. November 2023 | International

Stakeholder perspectives on a telemedicine referral and coordination model to expand medication treatment for opioid use disorder in rural primary care clinics. Ober AJ, Dopp AR, Clingan SE, Curtis ME, Lin C, Calhoun S, Larkins S, Black M, H...

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05. November 2023 | International

Trends in buprenorphine dosage and days supplied for new treatment episodes for opioid use disorder, 2010-2019. Tilhou AS, Murray E, Wang J, Linas BP, White L, Samet JH, LaRochelle M. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2023 Nov 1;252:110981. doi: 10...

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05. November 2023 | International

Developing a Theoretically Informed Implementation Model for Telemedicine-Delivered Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: Qualitative Study With Key Informants. Tay Wee Teck J, Gittins R, Zlatkute G, Oteo Pérez A, Galea-Singer S, Baldacchino A...

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05. November 2023 | International

"Get in and get out, get on with life": Patient and provider perspectives on methadone van implementation for opioid use disorder treatment. Suen LW, Steiger S, Shapiro B, Castellanos S, Joshi N, Lambdin BH, Knight KR. Int J Drug Polic...

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19. Oktober 2023 | International

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19. Oktober 2023 | International

USA. Telehealth supports retention in treatment for opioid use disorder Federally funded study provides additional evidence supporting expanded use of telehealth services for opioid use disorder-related care. Starting buprenorphine treatment for o...

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

Association of Medication-Assisted Therapy and Risk of Drug Overdose-Related Hospitalization or Emergency Room Visits in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder. Bahrami K, Kuo YF, Digbeu B, Raji MA. Cureus. 2023 Aug 26;15(8):e44167. doi: 10...

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

Co-occurring implementation strategies: The effects of academic detailing for opioid use disorder campaign on the advancing pharmacological treatments for opioid use disorder (ADaPT-OUD) study. Miller WA, Gordon AJ, Clothier BA, Ackland PE, ...

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

Emergency-department initiated buprenorphine: Impact on quality of life. Carroll C, Hand D, Covington W, Rodgers J, Hudson J, Li L, Walter LA. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2023 Sep 18;9:100191. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2023.100191. PMID: 377719...

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

The Lived Experience of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: Qualitative Metasynthesis. Techau A, Gamm E, Roberts M, Garcia L. J Addict Nurs. 2023 Jul-Sep 01;34(3):E119-E134. doi: 10.1097/JAN.0000000000000475. PMID: 37669351; PMCID: PMC...

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

Barriers to Buprenorphine Prescribing Among Attending Physicians in an Academic Residency Program - Implications for Increased Buprenorphine Usage. van Deventer E, Antonson D, Soske J, Geary M, Vanjani R. R I Med J (2013). 2023 Oct 2;1...

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08. Oktober 2023 | International

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04. Oktober 2023 | National

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Reisen mit Betäubungsmitteln BOPS. Reisen mit Betäubungsmitteln Nach den Bestimmungen der Betäubungsmittel-Verschreibungsverordnung (BtMVV) darf ein Arzt für Patienten Betäubungsmittel in angemessener Menge verschreiben. Der Patient darf die aufgr...

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

Griechenland. Closure of harm reduction units in Greece: Austerity politics trumping community empowerment? The recent decision by OKANA, the Greek government’s agency for drug services, to close seven harm reduction units, including one in Goudi ...

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

Technology-Assisted Buprenorphine Treatment in Rural and Nonrural Settings: Two Randomized Clinical Trials. Sigmon SC, Peck KR, Batchelder SR, Badger GJ, Heil SH, Higgins ST. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Sep 5;6(9):e2331910. doi: 10.1001/jaman...

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

Precautions in the management of opioid agonist therapy: from target population characteristics to new formulations and post-marketing monitoring - a focus on the Italian system. Mannaioni G, Lugoboni F. Drugs Context. 2023 Aug 24;12:2...

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

How an emergency department is organized to provide opioid-specific harm reduction and facilitators and barriers to harm reduction implementation: a systems perspective. Jiao S, Bungay V, Jenkins E, Gagnon M. Harm Reduct J. 2023 Sep 21...

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

Long-term patterns of treatment use for opioid use disorder (OUD): Findings from the 18-20-year Australian Treatment Outcome Study. Wilson J, Mills KL, Sunderland M, Freeman TP, Keaveny M, Haasnoot K, Teesson M, Haber PS, Marel C. Int ...

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04. Oktober 2023 | International

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24. September 2023 | International

Typology of laws restricting access to methadone treatment in the United States: A latent class analysis. Conway A, Krawczyk N, McGaffey F, Doyle S, Baaklini V, Marshall AD, Treloar C, Davis CS, Colledge-Frisby S, Grebely J, Cerdá M. I...

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24. September 2023 | International

First-line opioid agonist treatment as prevention against assisting others in initiating injection drug use: A longitudinal cohort study of people who inject drugs in Vancouver, Canada. Bouck Z, Tricco AC, Rosella LC, Banack HR, Fox MP, Plat...

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24. September 2023 | International

Rapid access to antiretroviral therapy, receipt of naltrexone, and strengths-based case management versus standard of care for HIV viral load suppression in people with HIV who inject drugs in Russia (LINC-II): an open-label, randomised controlled...

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16. September 2023 | National

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14. September 2023 | National

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14. September 2023 | National

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

Only 1 in 5 U.S. adults with opioid use disorder received medications to treat it in 2021 NIH and CDC study finds telehealth associated with increased likelihood of receiving evidence-based standard of care. In 2021, an estimated 2.5 million...

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults With Past-Year Opioid Use Disorder in the US, 2021. Jones CM, Han B, Baldwin GT, Einstein EB, Compton WM. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(8):e2327488. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.27488...

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

Integrating Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Into Primary Care Settings. Austin EJ, Chen J, Briggs ES, Ferro L, Barry P, Heald A, Merrill JO, Curran GM, Saxon AJ, Fortney JC, Ratzliff AD, Williams EC. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Aug 1;6(8):e2328...

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

The impact of polysubstance use patterns on engagement of substance use disorder treatment among emergency department patients at high risk of opioid overdose. Bhondoekhan F, Li Y, Gaither R, Daly MM, Hallowell BD, Chambers LC, Beaudoin FL, ...

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14. September 2023 | International

The use of patient navigation to transition detoxification patients to substance use treatment in the Alaska Interior. Running Bear U, Poole EM, Muller C, Hanson JD, Noonan C, Trojan J, Rosenman R, Manson SM. Public Health Pract (Oxf)....

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14. September 2023 | International

The urgent need for opioid agonist treatment in Russia. Harvey L, Rybak N, Rich J. Lancet HIV. 2023 Sep;10(9):e559-e560. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(23)00177-7. PMID: 37659840. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-301...

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

Characteristics and Prescribing Patterns of Clinicians Waivered to Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Before and After Release of New Practice Guidelines. Jones CM, Olsen Y, Ali MM, Sherry TB, Mcaninch J, Creedon T, Juliana P, J...

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14. September 2023 | International

Trends in Rates of Opioid Agonist Treatment and Opioid-Related Deaths for Youths in Ontario, Canada, 2013-2021. Rosic T, Kolla G, Leece P, Kitchen S, Gomes T. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Jul 3;6(7):e2321947. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023....

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14. September 2023 | National

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14. September 2023 | International

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14. September 2023 | International

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13. September 2023 | International

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30. Juni 2023 | International

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30. Juni 2023 | International

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28. Juni 2023 | National

So leisten Hausarztpraxen einen wichtigen Beitrag bei Suchterkrankungen Professor Dr. med. Markus Backmund gibt einen Überblick, welche wichtige Rolle die hausärztliche Versorgung bei Sucht-Prävention und -Aufklärung spielt und in welchem Rahmen ...

Clinics Optimizing Methadone Take-homes for opioid use disorder (COMET): Protocol for a stepped-wedge randomized trial to facilitate clinic level changes.

17. Juni 2023 | International

Clinics Optimizing Methadone Take-homes for opioid use disorder (COMET): Protocol for a stepped-wedge randomized trial to facilitate clinic level changes. Choi S, O’Grady MA, Cleland CM, Knopf E, Hong S, D’Aunno T, et al. (2023) PLoS...

Deimplementation in the provision of opioid agonist treatment to achieve equity of care for people engaged in treatment: a qualitative study.

17. Juni 2023 | International

Deimplementation in the provision of opioid agonist treatment to achieve equity of care for people engaged in treatment: a qualitative study. Conway A, Marshall AD, Crawford S, Hayllar J, Grebely J, Treloar C. Implement Sci. 2023 Jun...

USA. I Chose Fentanyl Over the Humiliation of Methadone Treatment

17. Juni 2023 | International

USA. I Chose Fentanyl Over the Humiliation of Methadone Treatment I already knew that my methadone clinic didn’t give a fuck about me or my fellow patients—that much was clear from Day One. But early on a wet winter morning in December 2021, I tr...

Europa. Opioid agonist treatment – the current situation in Europe (European Drug Report 2023)

17. Juni 2023 | International

Europa. Opioid agonist treatment – the current situation in Europe (European Drug Report 2023) Opioid users represent the largest group undergoing specialised drug treatment, mainly in the form of opioid agonist treatment. On this page, you...

USA. Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans

17. Juni 2023 | International

USA. Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans AATOD produced a second webinar in expanding the use of mobile vans connected to Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). The first webinar was produced on August 11, 2021, following the rel...

Indien. India: Thousands affected as Kashmir grapples with drug abuse, police begin major crackdown

10. Juni 2023 | International

Indien. India: Thousands affected as Kashmir grapples with drug abuse, police begin major crackdown Kashmir Valley, famously known as paradise on Earth, has become one of the top Indian states fighting drug abuse. Thousands of syringes ...

Indien. Kashmir battles alarming drug addiction crisis

10. Juni 2023 | International

Indien. Kashmir battles alarming drug addiction crisis On a rainy morning in May, dozens of young men queued outside a drug rehabilitation centre in Srinagar city in Indian-administered Kashmir. Many of them were teens accompanied by their paren...

Drug use patterns and factors related to the use and discontinuation of medications for opioid use disorder in the age of fentanyl: findings from a mixed-methods study of people who use drugs.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Drug use patterns and factors related to the use and discontinuation of medications for opioid use disorder in the age of fentanyl: findings from a mixed-methods study of people who use drugs. Hughto JMW, Tapper A, Rapisarda SS, Stopka TJ, ...

Public health and medical preparedness for mass casualties from the deliberate release of synthetic opioids.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Public health and medical preparedness for mass casualties from the deliberate release of synthetic opioids. Cibulsky SM, Wille T, Funk R, Sokolowski D, Gagnon C, Lafontaine M, Brevett C, Jabbour R, Cox J, Russell DR, Jett DA, Thomas JD, Ne...

Buprenorphine/naloxone initiation and referral as a quality improvement intervention for patients who live with opioid use disorder: quantitative evaluation of provincial spread to 107 rural and urban Alberta emergency departments.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Buprenorphine/naloxone initiation and referral as a quality improvement intervention for patients who live with opioid use disorder: quantitative evaluation of provincial spread to 107 rural and urban Alberta emergency departments. Stone KD...

State alignment with federal regulations in 2022 to relax buprenorphine 30-patient waiver requirements.

06. Juni 2023 | International

State alignment with federal regulations in 2022 to relax buprenorphine 30-patient waiver requirements. Silwal A, Talbert J, Bohler RM, Kelsch J, Cook C, Blevins D, Gallivan M, Hunt T, Hatcher SM, Thomas CP, Williams S, Fanucchi L, Lofwall ...

Association of Selected State Policies and Requirements for Buprenorphine Treatment With Per Capita Months of Treatment.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Association of Selected State Policies and Requirements for Buprenorphine Treatment With Per Capita Months of Treatment. Stein BD, Saloner BK, Golan OK, Andraka-Christou B, Andrews CM, Dick AW, Davis CS, Sheng F, Gordon AJ. JAMA Heal...

"Come try it out. Get your foot in the door:" Exploring patient perspectives on low-barrier treatment for opioid use disorder.

06. Juni 2023 | International

"Come try it out. Get your foot in the door:" Exploring patient perspectives on low-barrier treatment for opioid use disorder. Lowenstein M, Abrams MP, Crowe M, Shimamoto K, Mazzella S, Botcheos D, Bertocchi J, Westfahl S, Chertok J, Garcia...

Hospital-based clinicians lack knowledge and comfort in initiating medications for opioid use disorder: opportunities for training innovation.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Hospital-based clinicians lack knowledge and comfort in initiating medications for opioid use disorder: opportunities for training innovation. Jakubowski A, Singh-Tan S, Torres-Lockhart K, Nahvi S, Stein M, Fox AD, Lu T. Addict Sci C...

National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network Meeting Report: Advancing Emergency Department Initiation of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder.

06. Juni 2023 | International

National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network Meeting Report: Advancing Emergency Department Initiation of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder. Cowan E, Perrone J, Bernstein SL, Coupet E Jr, Fiellin DA, Hawk K, Herring A, Huntl...

Identifying Barriers to OUD Treatment Linkage From the Emergency Department to the Community.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Identifying Barriers to OUD Treatment Linkage From the Emergency Department to the Community. Calcaterra SL, Martin M, Englander H. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 May 1;6(5):e2312683. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.12683. PMID: 37163270. https:/...

Perspectives of Clinicians and Staff at Community-Based Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Settings on Linkages With Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine Programs.

06. Juni 2023 | International

Perspectives of Clinicians and Staff at Community-Based Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Settings on Linkages With Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine Programs. Sue KL, Chawarski M, Curry L, McNeil R, Coupet E Jr, Schwartz RP, Wilder C, Tsu...

Freudenstadt. SURE / SURE+ in der Fachklinik WiesengrundSURE / SURE+ in der Fachklinik Wiesengrund - Denn Substitution ist kein Hinderungsgrund für eine Entwöhnungstherapie!

06. Juni 2023 | National

Freudenstadt. SURE / SURE+ in der Fachklinik WiesengrundSURE / SURE+ in der Fachklinik Wiesengrund - Denn Substitution ist kein Hinderungsgrund für eine Entwöhnungstherapie! Das Team der FK Wiesengrund bietet in Absprache mit der Deutsc...

Racial Inequality in Receipt of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

24. Mai 2023 | International

Racial Inequality in Receipt of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Barnett ML, Meara E, Lewinson T, Hardy B, Chyn D, Onsando M, Huskamp HA, Mehrotra A, Morden NE. N Engl J Med. 2023 May 11;388(19):1779-1789. doi: 10.1056/NEJMsa2212...

Schweiz. Aufatmen für Suchtkranke - Der Methadon-Engpass in der Schweiz ist definitiv vorbei (Video/Text)

21. Mai 2023 | International

Schweiz. Aufatmen für Suchtkranke - Der Methadon-Engpass in der Schweiz ist definitiv vorbei (Video/Text) Wegen verschiedener Mängel musste die wichtigste Schweizer Methadon-Herstellerin Ende 2022 überraschend den Betrieb einstellen. Das Sch...

Kanada. Prescribed Safer Supply Programs: Emerging Evidence

16. Mai 2023 | International

Kanada. Prescribed Safer Supply Programs: Emerging Evidence Safe supply refers to regulated pharmaceutical drugs of known content, quantity, quality, and potency that provide the mind/body altering properties of drugs that are currently only avai...

Berlin. Vier Jahrzehnte an der Nadel

14. Mai 2023 | National

Berlin. Vier Jahrzehnte an der Nadel Mit etwa 40 Jahren sterben Opiatsüchtige in der Regel. Viola Blecher ist 73 Jahre alt – und seit mehr als 40 Jahren heroinabhängig. Wie hat sie es geschafft zu überleben? (Zeit, 12.05.2023) Https://www....

Transitioning off methadone: A qualitative study exploring why patients discontinue methadone treatment for opioid use disorder.

13. Mai 2023 | International

Transitioning off methadone: A qualitative study exploring why patients discontinue methadone treatment for opioid use disorder. Thakrar AP, Pytell JD, Stoller KB, Walters V, Weiss RD, Chander G. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2023 Apr 23...

USA. SAMHSA and FDA Issue New Dear Colleague Letter Promoting the Medication First Model

13. Mai 2023 | International

USA. SAMHSA and FDA Issue New Dear Colleague Letter Promoting the Medication First Model The opioid crisis continues to be a pressing issue in the United States, with overdose deaths from opioids remaining extremely high. Passage of Section 1262 ...

Telehealth for opioid use disorder: retention as a function of demographics and rurality.

13. Mai 2023 | International

Telehealth for opioid use disorder: retention as a function of demographics and rurality. Williams AR, Aronowitz SV, Rowe C, Gallagher R, Behar E, Bisaga A. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2023 Mar 4;49(2):260-265. doi: 10.1080/00952990.202...

Schweiz. Methadon-Engpass abgewehrt

13. Mai 2023 | International

Schweiz. Methadon-Engpass abgewehrt Gute Nachrichten für alle, die auf Methadon angewiesen sind. Nach einem drohenden Engpass liefert nun eine neue Firma längerfristig genug des Schmerzmedikaments. Allerdings als Kapseln, statt Tabletten - damit ...

Substitution Opiatabhängiger in Deutschland und Schleswig-Holstein: Status und Ausblick.

08. Mai 2023 | National

Substitution Opiatabhängiger in Deutschland und Schleswig-Holstein: Status und Ausblick. Holger Jahn Anschrift: AMEOS Klinikum Heiligenhafen, Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 100, 23774 Heiligenhafen E-Mail: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein. Wenn gerettete Menschenl...

Associations of clinical personnel characteristics and controlled substance prescribing practices.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Associations of clinical personnel characteristics and controlled substance prescribing practices. Millhollon R, Elenwo C, Lundberg A, Roberts W, Beaman J, Bray N, Hartwell M. J Osteopath Med. 2023 May 3. doi: 10.1515/jom-2022-0234. ...

Augmenting project ECHO for opioid use disorder with data-informed quality improvement.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Augmenting project ECHO for opioid use disorder with data-informed quality improvement. Murray OB, Doyle M, McLeman BM, Marsch LA, Saunders EC, Cox KM, Watts D, Ryer J. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2023 Apr 28;18(1):24. doi: 10.1186/s13722...

Patient Feedback on a Mobile Medication Adherence App for Buprenorphine and Naloxone: Closed and Open-Ended Survey on Feasibility and Acceptability.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Patient Feedback on a Mobile Medication Adherence App for Buprenorphine and Naloxone: Closed and Open-Ended Survey on Feasibility and Acceptability. Smith CL, Keever A, Bowden T, Olson K, Rodin N, McDonell MG, Roll JM, Smoody G, LeBrun J, M...

Buprenorphine treatment receipt characteristics and retention among people who inject drugs at Integrated Care Centers in India.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Buprenorphine treatment receipt characteristics and retention among people who inject drugs at Integrated Care Centers in India. Ganapathi L, McFall AM, Greco KF, Srikrishnan AK, Kumar MS, Mayer KH, O'Cleirigh C, Mehta SH, Lucas GM, Solomon...

Outcomes of a mobile medical unit for low-threshold buprenorphine access targeting opioid overdose hot spots in Chicago.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Outcomes of a mobile medical unit for low-threshold buprenorphine access targeting opioid overdose hot spots in Chicago. Messmer SE, Elmes AT, Jimenez AD, Murphy AL, Guzman M, Watson DP, Poorman E, Mayer S, Infante AF, Keller EG, Whitfield ...

Implementation strategies to address the determinants of adoption, implementation, and maintenance of a clinical decision support tool for emergency department buprenorphine initiation: a qualitative study.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Implementation strategies to address the determinants of adoption, implementation, and maintenance of a clinical decision support tool for emergency department buprenorphine initiation: a qualitative study. Simpson MJ, Ritger C, Hoppe JA, H...

Substance use disorder bridge clinics: models, evidence, and future directions.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Substance use disorder bridge clinics: models, evidence, and future directions. Taylor JL, Wakeman SE, Walley AY, Kehoe LG. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2023 Apr 14;18(1):23. doi: 10.1186/s13722-023-00365-2. PMID: 37055851; PMCID: PMC10101...

Descriptive study: the novel "full spectrum people-with-opioid-use-disorder care model".

08. Mai 2023 | International

Descriptive study: the novel "full spectrum people-with-opioid-use-disorder care model". Gadomski R, Bhatt S, Gross J, Dixon JA, Fiuty P, Shapiro M, Fernandez-Mancha R, Salvador J. Harm Reduct J. 2023 Apr 12;20(1):47. doi: 10.1186/s1...

Trends in Buprenorphine Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder by Psychiatrists in the US From 2003 to 2021.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Trends in Buprenorphine Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder by Psychiatrists in the US From 2003 to 2021. Creedon TB, Ali MM, Schuman-Olivier Z. JAMA Health Forum. 2023 Apr 7;4(4):e230221. doi: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.0221. PMID...

Predicting Patient Satisfaction With Medications for Treating Opioid Use Disorder: Case Study Applying Natural Language Processing to Reviews of Methadone and Buprenorphine/Naloxone on Health-Related Social Media.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Predicting Patient Satisfaction With Medications for Treating Opioid Use Disorder: Case Study Applying Natural Language Processing to Reviews of Methadone and Buprenorphine/Naloxone on Health-Related Social Media. Omranian S, Zolnoori M, Hu...

Together in care: Lessons learned at the intersection of integrated care, quality improvement, and implementation practice in opioid treatment programs.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Together in care: Lessons learned at the intersection of integrated care, quality improvement, and implementation practice in opioid treatment programs. O'Grady MA, Randrianarivony R, Martin K, Perez-Cubillan Y, Collymore DC, Shapiro-Luft D...

Patient-provider relationships: Opioid use disorder and HIV treatment in Vietnam.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Patient-provider relationships: Opioid use disorder and HIV treatment in Vietnam. Ardman E, Brown PCM, Thuy DTT, Hang NT, Mai PP, Bart G, Hoffman K, Korthuis PT, Giang LM. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2023 Mar 24;7:100151. doi: 10.1016/j...

Experiences of patients at high risk of opioid overdose accessing emergency department and behavioral health interventions: a qualitative analysis in an urban emergency department.

08. Mai 2023 | International

Experiences of patients at high risk of opioid overdose accessing emergency department and behavioral health interventions: a qualitative analysis in an urban emergency department. Collins AB, Baird J, Nimaja E, Ashenafi Y, Clark MA, Beaudo...

USA. HHS Launches New Website to Help People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol

05. Mai 2023 | International

USA. HHS Launches New Website to Help People Find Support for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol As part of continuing efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to increase access to mental health and substance use resources, the U.S. ...

USA. Why Is Buprenorphine Use Flatlining?

30. April 2023 | International

USA. Why Is Buprenorphine Use Flatlining? Initiation of buprenorphine in hospitals in the United States has plateaued since 2018, with low retention rates of less than 25%, based on data from more than 3 million individuals who began buprenorphin...

Prescribing Psychologists: Forgotten Providers in the Battle Against Opioid Use Disorder.

21. April 2023 | International

Prescribing Psychologists: Forgotten Providers in the Battle Against Opioid Use Disorder. Hughes, P.M., Phillips, D.C. and Fagan, E.B. (2023), Addiction. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi.org/10.1111/add.16204 https://onlinelibra...

Schweiz. Swissmedic hebt Schliessung der Amino AG teilweise auf

09. April 2023 | International

Schweiz. Swissmedic hebt Schliessung der Amino AG teilweise auf (Keystone-SDA) Swissmedic hebt die im Dezember erlassene Sistierung der Betriebsbewilligung für die Aargauer Pharmafirma Amino teilweise auf. Vertriebstätigkeiten und Arzneimittelzul...

USA. Some Roadblocks to Lifesaving Addiction Treatment Are Gone. Now What?

09. April 2023 | International

USA. Some Roadblocks to Lifesaving Addiction Treatment Are Gone. Now What? For two decades — as opioid overdose deaths rose steadily — the federal government limited access to buprenorphine, a medication that addiction experts consider the gold s...

USA. Can buprenorphine-equipped ambulances help link overdose survivors to addiction treatment?

09. April 2023 | International

USA. Can buprenorphine-equipped ambulances help link overdose survivors to addiction treatment? Many emergency departments now offer to start opioid overdose survivors on a medication, such as buprenorphine. The majority of overdose survivors, ho...

USA. Methadone Clinics Angry at Bad PR, But Not Afraid of SAMHSA

09. April 2023 | International

USA. Methadone Clinics Angry at Bad PR, But Not Afraid of SAMHSA The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) wants to revise outdated guidelines for methadone clinics. The agency issued a notice of proposed rulemaking i...

Does opioid agonist treatment reduce overdose mortality risk in people who are older or have physical comorbidities? Cohort study using linked administrative health data in New South Wales, Australia, 2002–17.

09. April 2023 | International

Does opioid agonist treatment reduce overdose mortality risk in people who are older or have physical comorbidities? Cohort study using linked administrative health data in New South Wales, Australia, 2002–17. Larney, S, Jones, NR,&nbs...

USA. Buprenorphine initiation in the ER found safe and effective for individuals with OUD who use fentanyl

09. April 2023 | International

USA. Buprenorphine initiation in the ER found safe and effective for individuals with OUD who use fentanyl With historically high overdose death rates in U.S., multi-site NIH study reinforces importance of continued, uninterrupted access to...

Implementation Facilitation to Promote Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder.

09. April 2023 | International

Implementation Facilitation to Promote Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder. D’Onofrio G, Edelman EJ, Hawk KF, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(4):e235439. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.5439 http...

Experiences with Medications for Addiction Treatment Among Emergency Department Patients with Opioid Use Disorder.

09. April 2023 | International

Experiences with Medications for Addiction Treatment Among Emergency Department Patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Goldfine CE, Chapman BP, Taylor MM, Bradley ES, Carreiro SP, Rosen RK, Babu KM, Lai JT. West J Emerg Med. 2023 Feb 22;...

"Sometimes you have to take the person and show them how": adapting behavioral activation for peer recovery specialist-delivery to improve methadone treatment retention.

09. April 2023 | International

"Sometimes you have to take the person and show them how": adapting behavioral activation for peer recovery specialist-delivery to improve methadone treatment retention. Kleinman MB, Anvari MS, Bradley VD, Felton JW, Belcher AM, Seitz-Brown...

Quality of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Persons With and Without Disabling Conditions.

09. April 2023 | International

Quality of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Persons With and Without Disabling Conditions. Thomas CP, Stewart MT, Ledingham E, Adams RS, Panas L, Reif S. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Mar 1;6(3):e232052. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.205...

Economic, social, and clinic influences on opioid treatment program retention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a qualitative study.

09. April 2023 | International

Economic, social, and clinic influences on opioid treatment program retention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a qualitative study. Knight D, Nkya IH, West NS, Yang C, Kidorf M, Latkin C, Saleem HT. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2023 Mar 27;18(1...

Critical access medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment facilities in the continental United States.

09. April 2023 | International

Critical access medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment facilities in the continental United States. Pollack HA, Lee F, Paykin S, Aguilera JAR. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Dec 16;6:100130. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.10013...

Protocol for the implementation of a statewide mobile addiction program.

09. April 2023 | International

Protocol for the implementation of a statewide mobile addiction program. Tschampl CA, Regis C, Johnson NE, Davis MT, Hodgkin D, Brolin MF, Do E, Horgan CM, Green TC, Reilly B, Duska M, Taveras EM. J Comp Eff Res. 2023 Mar 29:e220117....

Global coverage of interventions to prevent and manage drug-related harms among people who inject drugs: a systematic review.

09. April 2023 | International

Global coverage of interventions to prevent and manage drug-related harms among people who inject drugs: a systematic review. Colledge-Frisby S, Ottaviano S, Webb P, Grebely J, Wheeler A, Cunningham EB, Hajarizadeh B, Leung J, Peacock A, Vi...

Factors associated with quality of life (QOL) scores among methadone patients in Myanmar.

09. April 2023 | International

Factors associated with quality of life (QOL) scores among methadone patients in Myanmar. Tun S, Balasingam V, Singh DS. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2022 Aug 22;2(8):e0000469. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000469. PMID: 36962722; PMCID: PM...

Rigid opiate agonist treatment programmes risk denying people their agency

19. März 2023 | International

Rigid opiate agonist treatment programmes risk denying people their agency Chang J. BMJ 2023; 380 :p400 doi:10.1136/bmj.p400 https://www.bmj.com/content/380/bmj.p400

Adaptation of the Tele-Harm Reduction intervention to promote initiation and retention in buprenorphine treatment among people who inject drugs: a retrospective cohort study

19. März 2023 | International

Adaptation of the Tele-Harm Reduction intervention to promote initiation and retention in buprenorphine treatment among people who inject drugs: a retrospective cohort study Edward Suarez, Jr., Tyler S. Bartholomew, Marina Plesons, Katrina Cirald...

Afghanistan. From Bad to Worse? Drug Use and Treatment in Afghanistan

19. März 2023 | International

Afghanistan. From Bad to Worse? Drug Use and Treatment in Afghanistan Dave Bewley-Taylor, Ross Eventon, Mat Southwell Policy Brief 19, March 2023, Swansea University, UK https://www.swansea.ac.uk/media/Policy-Brief-19.pdf

Kanada. Alberta Revokes Pharmacy Access for “High-Potency” Safe Supply Opioids

12. März 2023 | International

Kanada. Alberta Revokes Pharmacy Access for “High-Potency” Safe Supply Opioids People with opioid use disorder in Alberta can no longer pick up safe supply medications like hydromorphone from pharmacies, following the March 4 implementation of a ...

Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin

06. März 2023 | International

Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin Some 10% of the local population in the tropical island nation of Seychelles is dependent on heroin in what is now an epidemic, according to the country's government. Even being locked away ...

Implementation of an integrated infectious disease and substance use disorder team for injection drug use-associated infections: a qualitative study.

05. März 2023 | International

Implementation of an integrated infectious disease and substance use disorder team for injection drug use-associated infections: a qualitative study. Hervera B, Seo G, Bartholomew TS, Chueng TA, Suarez E, Forrest DW, Hernandez S, Rodriguez ...

Allgäu - Substitutionstherapie: "Die Region ist unterversorgt": Das Allgäu hat zu wenige Ärzte für Drogensüchtige

05. März 2023 | National

Allgäu - Substitutionstherapie: "Die Region ist unterversorgt": Das Allgäu hat zu wenige Ärzte für Drogensüchtige Nur einzelne niedergelassene Mediziner bieten Abhängigen eine ambulante Substitutionstherapie an. Doch nun gibt es ein Gegenbei...

Fentanyl, Heroin, and Methamphetamine-Based Counterfeit Pills Sold at Tourist-Oriented Pharmacies in Mexico: An Ethnographic and Drug Checking Study.

05. März 2023 | International

Fentanyl, Heroin, and Methamphetamine-Based Counterfeit Pills Sold at Tourist-Oriented Pharmacies in Mexico: An Ethnographic and Drug Checking Study. Friedman J, Godvin M, Molina C, Romero R, Borquez A, Avra T, Goodman-Meza D, Strathdee S, ...

Safety and preliminary outcomes of short-acting opioid agonist treatment (sOAT) for hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder.

05. März 2023 | International

Safety and preliminary outcomes of short-acting opioid agonist treatment (sOAT) for hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder. Thakrar AP, Uritsky TJ, Christopher C, Winston A, Ronning K, Sigueza AL, Caputo A, McFadden R, Olenik JM, Pe...

Emergency department experiences of people who use drugs who left or were discharged from hospital against medical advice.

05. März 2023 | International

Emergency department experiences of people who use drugs who left or were discharged from hospital against medical advice. Mayer S, Langheimer V, Nolan S, Boyd J, Small W, McNeil R (2023) PLoS ONE 18(2): e0282215. doi.org/10.1371/jou...

Methadone treatment and patient-directed hospital discharges among patients with opioid use disorder: Observations from general medicine services at an urban, safety-net hospital.

05. März 2023 | International

Methadone treatment and patient-directed hospital discharges among patients with opioid use disorder: Observations from general medicine services at an urban, safety-net hospital. Tierney HR, Rowe CL, Coffa DA, Sarnaik S, Coffin PO, Snyder ...

Opioid agonist treatment initiation and linkage for hospitalized patients seen by a substance use disorder consultation service.

05. März 2023 | International

Opioid agonist treatment initiation and linkage for hospitalized patients seen by a substance use disorder consultation service. Nordeck CD, Welsh C, Schwartz RP, Mitchell SG, O'Grady KE, Gryczynski J. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 F...

Retention of service users on opioid substitution therapy in the City of Tshwane, South Africa.

05. März 2023 | International

Retention of service users on opioid substitution therapy in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. Goeieman DS, Nonyane DS, Nzaumvila DK, Anse van Rensburg MNS. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med. 2023 Jan 30;15(1):e1-e10. doi: 10.4102/phcf...

Initiation of medication for opioid use disorder across a health system: A retrospective analysis of patient characteristics and inpatient outcomes.

05. März 2023 | International

Initiation of medication for opioid use disorder across a health system: A retrospective analysis of patient characteristics and inpatient outcomes. O'Rourke BP, Hogan TH, Teater J, Fried M, Williams M, Miller A, Clark AD, Huynh P, Kauffman...

Evaluation of a Statewide Policy to Improve Post-Overdose Care in Emergency Departments and Subsequent Treatment Engagement.

05. März 2023 | International

Evaluation of a Statewide Policy to Improve Post-Overdose Care in Emergency Departments and Subsequent Treatment Engagement. Chambers LC, Hallowell BD, Samuels EA, Daly M, Baird J, Beaudoin FL. R I Med J (2013). 2023 Mar 1;106(2):34-...

Trends of repeated emergency department visits among adolescents and young adults for substance use: A repeated cross-sectional study.

05. März 2023 | International

Trends of repeated emergency department visits among adolescents and young adults for substance use: A repeated cross-sectional study. Kim S, Weekes J, Young MM, Adams N, Kolla NJ (2023) PLoS ONE 18(2): e0282056. doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Hospitalist perspectives on buprenorphine treatment for inpatients with opioid use disorder.

05. März 2023 | International

Hospitalist perspectives on buprenorphine treatment for inpatients with opioid use disorder. Reed MK, Murali V, Sarpoulaki N, Zavodnick JH, Hom JK, Rising KL. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Oct 9;5:100106. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.100...

Awareness, perception and utilization of a mobile health clinic by people who use drugs.

05. März 2023 | International

Awareness, perception and utilization of a mobile health clinic by people who use drugs. Grieb SM, Harris R, Rosecrans A, Zook K, Sherman SG, Greenbaum A, Lucas GM, Page KR. Ann Med. 2022 Dec;54(1):138-149. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2021...

Incremental expenditures attributable to daily dispensation and witnessed ingestion for opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia: 2014–20.

02. März 2023 | International

Incremental expenditures attributable to daily dispensation and witnessed ingestion for opioid agonist treatment in British Columbia: 2014–20. Nosyk, B, Kurz, M, Guerra-Alejos, BC, Piske, M, Dale, L, Min, JE. Addic...

Drug use, drug use disorders, and treatment services in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review

02. März 2023 | International

Drug use, drug use disorders, and treatment services in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review Rostam-Abadi, Yasna et al. The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0...

Verbesserung der Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung in der medizinischen Rehabilitation Abhängigkeitserkrankter

24. Februar 2023 | National

Verbesserung der Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung in der medizinischen Rehabilitation Abhängigkeitserkrankter Thomas Kuhlmann, Heino Stoever Suchttherapie 2023; 24(01): 5 – 6, DOI: 10.1055/a-1975-1457 Abstract https://eref.thieme.de/ejournal...

USA. AATOD’s response to SAMHSA’s proposed regulations

18. Februar 2023 | International

USA. AATOD’s response to SAMHSA’s proposed regulations (…) This letter provides an overview of what we consider to be most significant changes in the proposed rulemaking. We believe that these recommendations provide a thoughtful analysis of...

USA. Dr. Rahul Gupta Statement on Proposed Rule Changes to Expand Access to Treatment and Make It Easier to Get Care

18. Februar 2023 | International

USA. Dr. Rahul Gupta Statement on Proposed Rule Changes to Expand Access to Treatment and Make It Easier to Get Care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), relea...

USA. National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), 2021: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities

18. Februar 2023 | International

USA. National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), 2021: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities The N‑SUMHSS is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the...

USA. The Tech Companies Policing Methadone Patients for Profit

18. Februar 2023 | International

USA. The Tech Companies Policing Methadone Patients for Profit Apparently, fingernails and hair create “layers of drug history.” At the Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) conference, held in Baltimore in November, I wander...

Psychological distress and quality of life among Opioid Agonist Treatment service users with a history of injecting and non-injecting drug use: A cross-sectional study in Kathmandu, Nepal.

15. Februar 2023 | International

Psychological distress and quality of life among Opioid Agonist Treatment service users with a history of injecting and non-injecting drug use: A cross-sectional study in Kathmandu, Nepal. Pant SB, Thapa SB, Howard J, Ojha SP, Lien L (2023)...

Kanada. Canada's Decriminalization Experiment No Match for Toxic Drug Supply

15. Februar 2023 | International

Kanada. Canada's Decriminalization Experiment No Match for Toxic Drug Supply TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian experiment to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs could reduce stigma and police run-ins for addicts but does little to tackle a big...

Schweiz. Suchtkranker Jonas W. (36) zu Methadon-Engpass: «Jetzt besorge ich mir wieder Heroin auf der Strasse»

15. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Suchtkranker Jonas W. (36) zu Methadon-Engpass: «Jetzt besorge ich mir wieder Heroin auf der Strasse» Methadon ist in der Schweiz derzeit Mangelware. Für Ex-Heroin-Abhängige wie Jonas W. hat das fatale Folgen. Vor vier Wochen musste er v...

Schweiz. Methadon-Vorrat reicht mancherorts nur noch für eine Woche – nun springt eine Pharmafirma in die Bresche

15. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Methadon-Vorrat reicht mancherorts nur noch für eine Woche – nun springt eine Pharmafirma in die Bresche Der Methadon-Engpass spitzt sich zu: Mancherorts reichen die Tablettenvorräte gerade mal noch eine Woche. Für Erleichterung sorgt nu...

Drogenbeauftragter: Ärztliche Angebote für Abhängige in Gefahr

15. Februar 2023 | National

Drogenbeauftragter: Ärztliche Angebote für Abhängige in Gefahr Berlin – Mehr als 81.000 drogenabhängige Patienten sind nach Angaben des Sucht- und Drogenbeauftragten der Bundesregierung in Behandlung mit ärztlich verschriebenen Ersatzmitteln. „Da...

Schweiz. Sistierung der Betriebsbewilligung und Zulassung Amino AG / Dr. Heinz Welti AG – Drohender Versorgungsengpass mit Methadon in der Schweiz

07. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Sistierung der Betriebsbewilligung und Zulassung Amino AG / Dr. Heinz Welti AG – Drohender Versorgungsengpass mit Methadon in der Schweiz (Marc Vogel/Thilo Beck/Adrian Kormann, fosumos.ch, 28.12.2022) https://www.fosumos.ch/pr...

Schweiz. Die Methadon-Pille hilft Süchtigen, ein möglichst normales Leben zu führen – jetzt droht in der Schweiz ein Mangel (Podcast)

07. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Die Methadon-Pille hilft Süchtigen, ein möglichst normales Leben zu führen – jetzt droht in der Schweiz ein Mangel (Podcast) Rosa nimmt täglich Methadon. Ohne den Heroinersatz fürchtet sie, wieder im illegalen Konsum zu landen. Dabei sei...

Bochum. Die Drogenberatung “Krisenhilfe” stellt sich neu auf

07. Februar 2023 | National

Bochum. Die Drogenberatung “Krisenhilfe” stellt sich neu auf Die Bochumer Drogenberatung Krisenhilfe will verstärkt das Umfeld der Abhängigen in den Fokus nehmen. Dabei gibt es Sorgen wegen der Finanzen. (WAZ – Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitun...

Changes and trends in medication-assisted treatment in Israel.

07. Februar 2023 | International

Changes and trends in medication-assisted treatment in Israel. Marom A, Levy I, Rosca P. Isr J Health Policy Res. 2023 Jan 26;12(1):1. doi: 10.1186/s13584-022-00551-8. PMID: 36698178; PMCID: PMC9876650. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

Schweiz. Drohende Knappheit - Engpass behoben: Lösung beim Methadonmangel (Text+Audio)

07. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Drohende Knappheit - Engpass behoben: Lösung beim Methadonmangel (Text+Audio) Aufatmen bei Methadon-Patienten: Eine Schweizer Pharmafirma kann Methadon-Kapseln im grossen Stil herstellen. (srf – Schweizerischer Rundfunk – Echo der Zeit, ...

Health Status and Preventive Health Services Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.

07. Februar 2023 | International

Health Status and Preventive Health Services Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Short VL, Hand DJ, Pyfer L, Steiger H, Gannon M, Jaffe G, Abatemarco DJ. Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle). 2022 Dec 15;3...

A review of factors associated with methadone maintenance treatment adherence and retention in Vietnam.

07. Februar 2023 | International

A review of factors associated with methadone maintenance treatment adherence and retention in Vietnam. Nong T, Hodgkin D, Trang NT, Shoptaw SJ, Li MJ, Hai Van HT, Le G. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2023 Feb 1;243:109699. doi: 10.1016/j.drug...

USA. The feds just removed restrictions around prescribing a popular addiction medication. What does it mean for patients?

07. Februar 2023 | International

USA. The feds just removed restrictions around prescribing a popular addiction medication. What does it mean for patients? People struggling with opioid addiction will now be able to access an addiction treatment drug from any physician licensed ...

Schweiz. Substitutionsgestützte Behandlungen bei Opioidabhängigkeit

07. Februar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Substitutionsgestützte Behandlungen bei Opioidabhängigkeit Substitutionsgestützte Behandlungen richten sich an opioidabhängige Personen. Ein Substitutionsmittel wird im Rahmen einer therapeutischen Betreuung verschrieben, die somatische,...

BfArM. BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER

07. Februar 2023 | National

BfArM. BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER BfArM – Bundesopiumstelle, 30.01.2023 https://www.bfarm.de/DE/Bundesopiumstelle/Substitutionsregister/_node.html

Karlsruhe. Apotheken-Inhaber über Methadon-Raub: "Absoluter Blödsinn"

31. Januar 2023 | National

Karlsruhe. Apotheken-Inhaber über Methadon-Raub: "Absoluter Blödsinn" Am Donnerstagmorgen wurde eine Apotheke in der Ettlinger Straße in Karlsruhe zum Ziel eines Raubüberfalls. Bereits am Mittwoch ereignete sich in Rheinstetten-Mörsch ein Überfal...

DSHS Jahresbericht 2022 erschienen

31. Januar 2023 | National

DSHS Jahresbericht 2022 erschienen Der aktuelle Jahresbericht der Deutschen Suchthilfestatistik (DSHS) ist heute veröffentlicht worden. Wie in den Vorjahren werden die wichtigsten aktuellen Ergebnisse der Deutschen Suchthilfestatistik zusam...

Schweiz. «Eine absurde Farce»: Der Methadon-Engpass in der Schweiz spitzt sich zu – wegen eines Hickhacks mit den Behörden

31. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. «Eine absurde Farce»: Der Methadon-Engpass in der Schweiz spitzt sich zu – wegen eines Hickhacks mit den Behörden Bei einem lebenswichtigen Medikament für Suchtkranke schwinden die Vorräte. (NZZ – Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Schweiz, 27....

Schweiz. Produktionsstopp bei Aargauer Pharmafirma: Swissmedic fällt Zwischenentscheid im Methadon-Streit

31. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Produktionsstopp bei Aargauer Pharmafirma: Swissmedic fällt Zwischenentscheid im Methadon-Streit Auf dem Weg zur erneuten Betriebsbewilligung ist die Amino AG mit Sitz in Gebenstorf einen Schritt weiter. Produzieren darf die Firma aber w...

USA. SAMHSA’s Methadone Reforms Toothless Until We End Clinics’ Power

31. Januar 2023 | International

USA. SAMHSA’s Methadone Reforms Toothless Until We End Clinics’ Power The COVID-19 pandemic and record overdose tolls have continued to pressure the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to reform the dysfunctional me...

USA. SAMHSA Applauds Expansion of Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

31. Januar 2023 | International

USA. SAMHSA Applauds Expansion of Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) applauds provisions included in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) t...

Sorting through life: evaluating patient-important measures of success in a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment program.

31. Januar 2023 | International

Sorting through life: evaluating patient-important measures of success in a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment program. Reed, M.K., Smith, K.R., Ciocco, F. et al. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 4 (2023). doi.o...

Schweiz. Ex-Heroinsüchtige wie Jonas W. (36) fürchten sich vor Methadon-Engpass: «Dann fängt mein Heroin-Albtraum von vorne an»

16. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Ex-Heroinsüchtige wie Jonas W. (36) fürchten sich vor Methadon-Engpass: «Dann fängt mein Heroin-Albtraum von vorne an» Dank der Methadon-Abgabe ist der Zürcher Jonas W. vom Heroin losgekommen. Er hat Angst davor, ohne seine tägliche Dosi...

Indien. Is India on the brink of a drug and alcohol abuse crisis?

16. Januar 2023 | International

Indien. Is India on the brink of a drug and alcohol abuse crisis? A national survey has found that a concerning number of India's youth are suffering from alcohol, cannabis or opioid addictions. It also revealed that three out of four peopl...

Martin und Rosa sind dem Heroin entkommen – jetzt könnte ihre Sucht sie wieder einholen

13. Januar 2023 | International

Martin und Rosa sind dem Heroin entkommen – jetzt könnte ihre Sucht sie wieder einholen Ein Mangel an Methadon-Tabletten bedroht in Zürich Existenzen. Dabei war das Problem eigentlich vorhersehbar. (NZZ – Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Schweiz, 12.01.2023...

Schweiz. Behörden und Hersteller haben den drohenden Methadon-Mangel verschlafen – für Süchtige ist das fatal

13. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Behörden und Hersteller haben den drohenden Methadon-Mangel verschlafen – für Süchtige ist das fatal Seit drei Jahren zeichnen sich bei einem lebenswichtigen Medikament Lieferprobleme ab. Niemand informierte die Betroffenen. Dieses Versa...

Irland. Methadone should be prescribed by nurses to cut long wait times, says addiction expert

09. Januar 2023 | International

Irland. Methadone should be prescribed by nurses to cut long wait times, says addiction expert Heroin users outside Dublin must wait up to three months to access opiate substitution therapy. (Irish Times, Irland, 08.01.2023) https://www.irishtim...

Baseline representativeness of patients in clinics enrolled in the PRimary care Opioid Use Disorders treatment (PROUD) trial: comparison of trial and non-trial clinics in the same health systems.

08. Januar 2023 | International

Baseline representativeness of patients in clinics enrolled in the PRimary care Opioid Use Disorders treatment (PROUD) trial: comparison of trial and non-trial clinics in the same health systems. Wartko PD, Qiu H, Idu AE, Yu O, McCormack J,...

Prevention of 90-day inpatient detoxification readmission for opioid use disorder by a community-based life-changing individualized medically assisted evidence-based treatment (C.L.I.M.B.) program: A quasi-experimental study.

08. Januar 2023 | International

Prevention of 90-day inpatient detoxification readmission for opioid use disorder by a community-based life-changing individualized medically assisted evidence-based treatment (C.L.I.M.B.) program: A quasi-experimental study. Luo Z, Roychou...

Discontinuation and tapering of prescribed opioids and risk of overdose among people on long-term opioid therapy for pain with and without opioid use disorder in British Columbia, Canada: A retrospective cohort study.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Discontinuation and tapering of prescribed opioids and risk of overdose among people on long-term opioid therapy for pain with and without opioid use disorder in British Columbia, Canada: A retrospective cohort study. Kennedy MC, Crabtree A...

Methadone Induction for a Patient With Precipitated Withdrawal in the Emergency Department: A Case Report.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Methadone Induction for a Patient With Precipitated Withdrawal in the Emergency Department: A Case Report. Church, Benjamin DO; Clark, Ryan DO, MSEd; Mohn, William PA-C; Potee, Ruth MD; Friedmann, Peter MD, MPH; Soares, William E. III MD, M...

Epidemiology of Drug Use in Herat - Afghanistan.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Epidemiology of Drug Use in Herat - Afghanistan. Shayan NA, Niazi AU, Moheb H, Mohammadi H, Ahmad Saddiqi KW, Dag O, Ozcebe H. Addict Health. 2022 Apr;14(2):68-77. doi: 10.22122/AHJ.2022.195606.1223. PMID: 36544509; PMCID: PMC9743815...

Schweiz. Methadon wird in der Schweiz knapp

06. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Methadon wird in der Schweiz knapp Swissmedic sistiert der Pharmafirma, die Methadon und ein Medikament für Spitäler herstellt, die Bewilligung. (SRF – Schweizerischer Rundfunk, Schweiz, 05.01.2023) https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz...

Perceptions and experiences of patients attending an opioid substitution clinic in South Africa.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Perceptions and experiences of patients attending an opioid substitution clinic in South Africa. Domingo AK, Pasche S, Jarvis L, Weich L. S Afr J Psychiatr. 2022 Dec 9;28:1936. doi: 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v28i0.1936. PMID: 36569808; P...

Experiences of Parents with Opioid Use Disorder during Their Attempts to Seek Treatment: A Qualitative Analysis.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Experiences of Parents with Opioid Use Disorder during Their Attempts to Seek Treatment: A Qualitative Analysis. Bakos-Block C, Nash AJ, Cohen AS, Champagne-Langabeer T. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Dec 11;19(24):16660. doi:...

Exploring the experiences of clients receiving opioid use disorder treatment at a methadone clinic in Kenya: a qualitative study.

06. Januar 2023 | International

Exploring the experiences of clients receiving opioid use disorder treatment at a methadone clinic in Kenya: a qualitative study. Kiburi SK, Mwangi J, Maina G. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Dec 12;17(1):71. doi: 10.1186/s13722-022-0035...

Schweiz. Methadon-Engpass – 9000 Schweizer Süchtige haben ein Riesenproblem

06. Januar 2023 | International

Schweiz. Methadon-Engpass – 9000 Schweizer Süchtige haben ein Riesenproblem Für Opioid-Abhängige ist das Medikament Methadon lebenswichtig. Doch nun hat Swissmedic dem grössten Schweizer Methadon-Hersteller die Produktionslizenz entzogen. (...

Politik prüft Substitutionsbehandlung für Drogensüchtige in Apotheken

26. Dezember 2022 | National

Politik prüft Substitutionsbehandlung für Drogensüchtige in Apotheken Berlin – Die Apotheken vor Ort können einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Sicherheit der Substitutionsversorgung leisten, gerade im ländlichen Raum. Das hat der Beauftragte der Bunde...

Australien/USA. To a US Methadone Recipient, Visiting Australia Was Shocking

25. Dezember 2022 | International

Australien/USA. To a US Methadone Recipient, Visiting Australia Was Shocking Asking for help requires humility, but you shouldn’t have to humble yourself into the dirt and kiss someone’s feet to get it. When it comes to methadone clinics, that’s ...

A Virtual-First Telehealth Treatment Model for Opioid Use Disorder.

25. Dezember 2022 | International

A Virtual-First Telehealth Treatment Model for Opioid Use Disorder. Williams, A.R., Aronowitz, S., Gallagher, R. et al. J GEN INTERN MED (2022). doi.org/10.1007/s11606-022-07955-x https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-022...

USA. SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Help Close Gap in Care

25. Dezember 2022 | International

USA. SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Help Close Gap in Care Changes Would Make Permanent COVID-Timed Medication Flexibilities, and Update Decades-Old Definitions and Standards for Opio...

Iran. Guided smartphone-based treatment for patients in opioid maintenance treatment in Iran -transdiagnostic treatment for substance use and common mental disorders

25. Dezember 2022 | International

Iran. Guided smartphone-based treatment for patients in opioid maintenance treatment in Iran -transdiagnostic treatment for substance use and common mental disorders The lifetime prevalence of opioid use in Iran is the highest worldwide (12.9%) w...

Patterns in Geographic Distribution of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities in the US and Accepted Forms of Payment From 2010 to 2021.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Patterns in Geographic Distribution of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities in the US and Accepted Forms of Payment From 2010 to 2021. Cantor JH, DeYoreo M, Hanson R, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(11):e2241128. doi:10.100...

Low barrier medication for opioid use disorder at a federally qualified health center: a retrospective cohort study.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Low barrier medication for opioid use disorder at a federally qualified health center: a retrospective cohort study. Carter J, Li Z, Chen H, Greiner M, Bush C, Bhattacharya D, Poley S, Sachdeva N, Crowder JC, Feigal J. Addict Sci Cli...

Availability of medications for opioid use disorder in outpatient and inpatient pharmacies in South Florida: a secret shopper survey.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Availability of medications for opioid use disorder in outpatient and inpatient pharmacies in South Florida: a secret shopper survey. Syros A, Rodriguez MG, Rennick AC, Dima GA, Gibstein AR, de la Parte L, Hermenau MG, Ciraldo KJ, Chueng TA...

Racial/ethnic residential segregation and the availability of opioid and substance use treatment facilities in US counties, 2009-2019.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Racial/ethnic residential segregation and the availability of opioid and substance use treatment facilities in US counties, 2009-2019. DiNardi M, Swann WL, Kim SY. SSM Popul Health. 2022 Nov 19;20:101289. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.10...

Schottland. Estimated numbers of people prescribed opioid substitution therapy in Scotland

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Schottland. Estimated numbers of people prescribed opioid substitution therapy in Scotland In 2021/22, Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) was prescribed to an estimated minimum of 29,600 people in Scotland. This was a small increase compared to th...

"I'm putting a Band-Aid on a bullet hole the only way I know how:" a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to opioid misuse and recovery in Nevada.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

"I'm putting a Band-Aid on a bullet hole the only way I know how:" a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to opioid misuse and recovery in Nevada. Swigart T, Lee L. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2022 Nov 24;17(1):76. doi: ...

The role of biopsychological factors in relapse of patients undergoing Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Iran

12. Dezember 2022 | International

The role of biopsychological factors in relapse of patients undergoing Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Iran Somayeh Motazedian, Ali Kheradmand, Ronak Badiei, Pegah Seif, and Arash Danesh Heroin Addict Relat Clin Probl, Published Ahead o...

USA. TECHNICAL BRIEF: CENSUS OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS - September 2022

12. Dezember 2022 | International

USA. TECHNICAL BRIEF: CENSUS OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS - September 2022 American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD), National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), USA, 2022 https://www.aatod...

Envisioning Minimally Disruptive Opioid Use Disorder Care.

12. Dezember 2022 | International

Envisioning Minimally Disruptive Opioid Use Disorder Care. Englander, H., Gregg, J. & Levander, X.A. J GEN INTERN MED (2022). doi.org/10.1007/s11606-022-07939-x https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-022-07939-x

USA. Methadone Clinics’ Conference Felt Like Being Behind Enemy Lines

12. Dezember 2022 | International

USA. Methadone Clinics’ Conference Felt Like Being Behind Enemy Lines The AATOD conference reflected an industry desperately seeking to avoid life-saving reforms that would dent its power and profits. (Filter, USA, 23.11.20229 https://filtermag....

DEUTSCHLAND. Bericht 2022 des nationalen REITOX-Knotenpunkts an die EMCDDA – Behandlung (Workbook Treatment) (Datenjahr 2021 / 2022)

24. November 2022 | National

DEUTSCHLAND. Bericht 2022 des nationalen REITOX-Knotenpunkts an die EMCDDA – Behandlung (Workbook Treatment) (Datenjahr 2021 / 2022) Charlotte von Glahn-Middelmenne, Maria Friedrich, Franziska Schneider, Krystallia Karachaliou & Esther ...

Therapie in Gefahr: Suchtkranke finden keine Ärzte

22. November 2022 | National

Therapie in Gefahr: Suchtkranke finden keine Ärzte Opioidabhängige Patienten erhalten ein Ersatzmittel, das die Entzugserscheinungen reduziert und so eine Entgiftung des Körpers ermöglicht. Immer weniger Ärzte wollen eine solche Behandlung überne...

Bielefeld. Suchthilfekonzept: Heroin auf Rezept nur für Abhängige aus Bielefeld

22. November 2022 | National

Bielefeld. Suchthilfekonzept: Heroin auf Rezept nur für Abhängige aus Bielefeld Die Stadt möchte den Personenkreis bei der geplanten Diamorphin-Praxis beschränken. Düsseldorfer Arzt will in ehemaliger Hauptpost Anlaufstelle für bis zu 300 S...

USA. Top U.S. addiction researcher calls for broad deregulation of methadone

22. November 2022 | International

USA. Top U.S. addiction researcher calls for broad deregulation of methadone BOSTON — The U.S. government’s top addiction researcher is calling for broad deregulation of methadone, a key drug used to treat opioid use disorder. American doctors s...

Psychosoziale Beratung und Betreuung begleitend zur Substitutionsbehandlung (PSB). Ein Positionspapier zu den Potentialen und den Herausforderungen.

12. November 2022 | National

Psychosoziale Beratung und Betreuung begleitend zur Substitutionsbehandlung (PSB). Ein Positionspapier zu den Potentialen und den Herausforderungen. Hrsg.: Verbund für integrative soziale und therapeutische Arbeit gGmbH (vista), Fachverband Droge...

Drogenberatung e.V. Bielefeld: Pflegebedarf Sucht und Alter

12. November 2022 | National

Drogenberatung e.V. Bielefeld: Pflegebedarf Sucht und Alter Seit Januar 2017 gibt es das Projekt „Pflegebedarf Sucht und Alter“ der Drogenberatung e.V. Bielefeld in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Institut für Pflegewissenschaften an der Universität Biele...

Handbuch/Toolbox Substanzkonsum im pflegerischen Alltag

12. November 2022 | National

Handbuch/Toolbox Substanzkonsum im pflegerischen Alltag Die in Handbuch und Toolbox enthaltenen Texte bieten Erläuterungen und Hintergründe zu Themen wie „Drogen“ und „Drogenkonsum“ und Informationen zu rechtlichen Bedingungen der Pflege drogenko...

Handbuch Substanzkonsum im pflegerischen Alltag

12. November 2022 | National

Handbuch Substanzkonsum im pflegerischen Alltag Erläuterungen, Informationen, Hintergründe, rechtliche Bedingungen, kommunikationstheoretische Grundlagen, weitere praxisrelevante Aspekte. Der demographische Wandel und eine Verbesserung medizinis...

USA. State Opioid Treatment Program Regulations Put Evidence-Based Care Out of Reach for Many

12. November 2022 | International

USA. State Opioid Treatment Program Regulations Put Evidence-Based Care Out of Reach for Many Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are the only health care facilities that can offer patients all three forms of medication for opioid use disorder...

Afghanistan. Afghan Rehab Centers Failing Drug Addicts After Taliban Takeover (Video)

12. November 2022 | International

Afghanistan. Afghan Rehab Centers Failing Drug Addicts After Taliban Takeover (Video) The director of a 1,000-bed rehabilitation center for drug addicts in Kabul says they don't have enough basic food, medicine, and clothes for patients. Many reh...

Performance Measurement for Opioid Use Disorder Medication Treatment and Care Retention.

12. November 2022 | International

Performance Measurement for Opioid Use Disorder Medication Treatment and Care Retention. Williams AR, Mauro CM, Feng T, Wilson A, Cruz A, Olfson M, Crystal S, Samples H, Chiodo L. Am J Psychiatry. 2022 Oct 26:appiajp20220456. doi: 10...

USA. Ethnic and racial disparities found in buprenorphine treatment

12. November 2022 | International

USA. Ethnic and racial disparities found in buprenorphine treatment A quartet of researchers, three with Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Technology Assessment, and the fourth with McGill University, has found...

NRW. Medikus-Gruppe: Medizin für Körper und Seele – Die Philosophie der Heroinbehandlung

08. November 2022 | National

NRW. Medikus-Gruppe: Medizin für Körper und Seele – Die Philosophie der Heroinbehandlung https://diamorphin.com/

In Essen gibt es neuer Ärger um Diamorphin-Ambulanz

08. November 2022 | National

In Essen gibt es neuer Ärger um Diamorphin-Ambulanz In Essen gibt es weiter viel Diskussion um die geplante Diamorphin-Ambulanz. Drei Parteien haben sich zu Wort gemeldet. (Radio Essen, 04.11.2022) https://www.radioessen.de/artikel/in-essen-gibt...

Essen: Neue Anlaufstelle für Drogenabhängige geplant

08. November 2022 | National

Essen: Neue Anlaufstelle für Drogenabhängige geplant In Essen ist eine neue Anlaufstelle für drogenabhängige Menschen geplant. Die Abteilungen "Soziales" und "Ordnung" der Stadt Essen sehen darin gleich mehrere Chancen. (Radio Essen, 2...

Essen Hbf. Widerstand gegen geplante Heroinambulanz wächst.

08. November 2022 | National

Essen Hbf. Widerstand gegen geplante Heroinambulanz wächst. Essen. Die Fraktionen von CDU und Grünen wollen keine privat betriebene Heroin-Ambulanz für Schwerstabhängige. Sie schlagen einen anderen Weg vor. Der Widerstand gegen eine ...

Stage-of-change Assessment Predicts Short-term Treatment Engagement for Opioid Use Disorder Patients Initiated on Buprenorphine.

08. November 2022 | International

Stage-of-change Assessment Predicts Short-term Treatment Engagement for Opioid Use Disorder Patients Initiated on Buprenorphine. Reuter Q, Larkin GL, Dubé M, Vellanki S, Dos Santos A, McKinnon J, Jouriles N, Seaberg D. West J Emerg M...

Analysis of US County Characteristics and Clinicians With Waivers to Prescribe Buprenorphine After Changes in Federal Education Requirements.

08. November 2022 | International

Analysis of US County Characteristics and Clinicians With Waivers to Prescribe Buprenorphine After Changes in Federal Education Requirements. Nguyen T, Andraka-Christou B, Arnaudo C, Bradford WD, Simon K, Spetz J. JAMA Netw Open. 202...

Low-Barrier Buprenorphine Treatment for People Experiencing Homelessness.

08. November 2022 | International

Low-Barrier Buprenorphine Treatment for People Experiencing Homelessness. Gibson CL, Lo E. Psychiatr Serv. 2022 Oct 18:appips20220426. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.20220426. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36254451. https://ps.psychiatryonline.o...

Analyzing opioid-use disorder websites in the United States: An optimized website usability study.

08. November 2022 | International

Analyzing opioid-use disorder websites in the United States: An optimized website usability study. He S, Shyamsundar S, Chong P, Kannikal J, Calvano J, Balapal N, Kallenberg N, Balaji A, Ankem A, Martin A. Digit Health. 2022 Oct 6;8:...

Traitement de substitution des usagers dépendants des opiacés - L’expérience du Centre de prise en charge intégré des addictions de Dakar [Substitution treatments for opiate-dependent users. An experience of the Integrated Addiction Treatment Center in Da

08. November 2022 | International

Traitement de substitution des usagers dépendants des opiacés - L’expérience du Centre de prise en charge intégré des addictions de Dakar [Substitution treatments for opiate-dependent users. An experience of the Integrated Addiction Treatment Cent...

Flexible Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment Models: Safe and Effective in Reducing Opioid Use Among Persons With Prescription Opioid Use Disorder.

08. November 2022 | International

Flexible Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment Models: Safe and Effective in Reducing Opioid Use Among Persons With Prescription Opioid Use Disorder. Saunders EC. Am J Psychiatry. 2022 Oct;179(10):699-701. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.20220...

Racial inequity in medication treatment for opioid use disorder: Exploring potential facilitators and barriers to use.

08. November 2022 | International

Racial inequity in medication treatment for opioid use disorder: Exploring potential facilitators and barriers to use. Hollander MAG, Chang CH, Douaihy AB, Hulsey E, Donohue JM. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2021 Oct 1;227:108927. doi: 10.101...

A qualitative exploration of patients' experience of mobile telephone-delivered contingency management to promote adherence to supervised methadone.

08. November 2022 | International

A qualitative exploration of patients' experience of mobile telephone-delivered contingency management to promote adherence to supervised methadone. Getty CA, Weaver T, Metrebian N. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2022 Oct 21. doi: 10.1111/dar.135...

Implementation opportunities for scaling up methadone maintenance treatment in Kyrgyzstan: Methadone dosage and retention on treatment over two years.

08. November 2022 | International

Implementation opportunities for scaling up methadone maintenance treatment in Kyrgyzstan: Methadone dosage and retention on treatment over two years. Ivasiy R, Madden LM, Farnum SO, Shumskaya N, Galvez de Leon SJ, Bromberg DJ, Kurmanalieva...

Schweiz. Erleichterte Heroinabgabe für Süchtige auch nach der Pandemie

08. November 2022 | International

Schweiz. Erleichterte Heroinabgabe für Süchtige auch nach der Pandemie Menschen mit einer Sucht hatten während der Coronazeit besondere Regelungen bei der Abgabe des Heroins. Damit seien gute Erfahrungen gemacht worden, heisst es bei d...

USA. Providers of methadone treatment say a big increase in access could backfire

08. November 2022 | International

USA. Providers of methadone treatment say a big increase in access could backfire BALTIMORE — Providers of methadone for addiction treatment have a message for advocates seeking a giant expansion in access: Be careful what you wish for. Me...

Die 7. Nationale Substitutionskonferenz (NaSuKo) 21.09.2022 in Berlin - Beiträge zum Nachlesen oder Download

01. November 2022 | National

Die 7. Nationale Substitutionskonferenz (NaSuKo) 21.09.2022 in Berlin - Beiträge zum Nachlesen oder Download Hier stehen Ihnen die Beiträge der 7. NaSuKo zum Nachlesen oder Download zur Verfügung: – NALtrain – Rettet Leben; Simon Fleis...

National trends of suicidal ideation and mental health services use among US adults with opioid use disorder, 2009-2020.

01. November 2022 | International

National trends of suicidal ideation and mental health services use among US adults with opioid use disorder, 2009-2020. Na PJ, Bommersbach TJ, Petrakis IL, Rhee TG. EClinicalMedicine. 2022 Oct 12;54:101696. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.202...

USA. Buprenorphine Access: Telehealth Revolution Faces Uncertain Future

01. November 2022 | International

USA. Buprenorphine Access: Telehealth Revolution Faces Uncertain Future This summer, a young woman was revived by paramedics after an overdose at her home in Upstate New York. She refused transport to the hospital, a common occurrence among peopl...

Navigating Opioid Agonist Therapy among Young People who use Illicit Opioids in Vancouver, Canada.

01. November 2022 | International

Navigating Opioid Agonist Therapy among Young People who use Illicit Opioids in Vancouver, Canada. Pilarinos A, Kwa Y, Joe R, Thulien M, Buxton JA, DeBeck K, Fast D. Int J Drug Policy. 2022 Sep;107:103773. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2022....

Problematic opioid use in Ireland, 2015–2019.

01. November 2022 | International

Problematic opioid use in Ireland, 2015–2019. Hanrahan, Michael T and Millar, Sean and Phillips, Karl P and Reed, Thomas E and Mongan, Deirdre and Perry, Ivan J (2022) Dublin: Health Research Board. https://www.drugsandalcohol...

Availability of opioid agonist treatment and critical incidents in Forensic Clinics for Dependency Diseases in Germany.

11. Oktober 2022 | National

Availability of opioid agonist treatment and critical incidents in Forensic Clinics for Dependency Diseases in Germany. Reiners S, Opitz-Welke A, Konrad N, Voulgaris A. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Sep 7;13:961549. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022....

Simulating the experience of searching for LGBTQ-specific opioid use disorder treatment in the United States.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Simulating the experience of searching for LGBTQ-specific opioid use disorder treatment in the United States. Paschen-Wolff MM, Velasquez R, Aydinoglo N, Campbell ANC. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2022 Sep;140:108828. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.202...

Implementing a Novel Statewide Network to Support Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine Treatment.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Implementing a Novel Statewide Network to Support Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine Treatment. Clemency BM, Hoopsick RA, Burnett SJ, Kahn LS, Lynch JJ. West J Emerg Med. 2022 Jun 5;23(4):451-460. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2022....

Improving Uptake of Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine: Barriers and Solutions.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Improving Uptake of Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine: Barriers and Solutions. Kelly TD, Hawk KF, Samuels EA, Strayer RJ, Hoppe JA. West J Emerg Med. 2022 Jul 11;23(4):461-467. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2022.2.52978. PMID: 3598...

Association between treatment setting and outcomes among oregon medicaid patients with opioid use disorder: a retrospective cohort study.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Association between treatment setting and outcomes among oregon medicaid patients with opioid use disorder: a retrospective cohort study. Hartung DM, Markwardt S, Johnston K, Geddes J, Baker R, Leichtling G, Hildebran C, Chan B, Cook RR, Mc...

The Role of Context in Integrating Buprenorphine into a Drop-In Center in Kampala, Uganda, Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

The Role of Context in Integrating Buprenorphine into a Drop-In Center in Kampala, Uganda, Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Dickson-Gomez J, Krechel S, Katende D, Johnston B, Twaibu W, Glasman L, Ogwal M, Musing...

Prioritizing measures to assess performance of drug treatment services: a Delphi process with funders, treatment providers and service-users.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Prioritizing measures to assess performance of drug treatment services: a Delphi process with funders, treatment providers and service-users. Stirling, R, Nathan, S, Ritter, A. Addiction. 2022. doi.org/10.1111/add.16038 https://o...

Transforming Management of Opioid Use Disorder with Universal Treatment

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Transforming Management of Opioid Use Disorder with Universal Treatment Gupta R, Levine RL, Cepeda JA, Holtgrave DR. N Engl J Med. 2022 Sep 21. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2210121. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36129991. Barriers at multiple levels im...

USA. Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder - Improving Access Through Regulatory and Legal Change: Proceedings of a Workshop

11. Oktober 2022 | International

USA. Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder - Improving Access Through Regulatory and Legal Change: Proceedings of a Workshop Methadone is a Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) approved medication for treating opioid use disorder (OUD...

USA. Overview of Opioid Treatment Program Regulations by State - Restrictive rules put evidence-based medication treatment out of reach for many

11. Oktober 2022 | International

USA. Overview of Opioid Treatment Program Regulations by State - Restrictive rules put evidence-based medication treatment out of reach for many Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are the only health care facilities that can offer patients all thre...

Residential treatment and medication treatment for opioid use disorder: The role of state Medicaid innovations in advancing the field.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Residential treatment and medication treatment for opioid use disorder: The role of state Medicaid innovations in advancing the field. O'Brien PL, Stewart MT, Shields MC, White M, Dubenitz J, Dey J, Mulvaney-Day N. Drug Alcohol Depen...

Administration and patient-incurred costs associated with opioid agonist treatment in Norway.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Administration and patient-incurred costs associated with opioid agonist treatment in Norway. Pedersen MH, Danø A, Gibbons C, Jensen R. Curr Med Res Opin. 2022 Oct 7:1-7. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2022.2129230. Epub ahead of print. PMID:...

Examining Access to Primary Care for People With Opioid Use Disorder in Ontario, Canada: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Examining Access to Primary Care for People With Opioid Use Disorder in Ontario, Canada: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Spithoff S, Mogic L, Hum S, Moineddin R, Meaney C, Kiran T. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Sep 1;5(9):e2233659. doi: 10.1001/...

Services Available at United States Addiction Treatment Facilities That Offer Medications versus Behavioral Treatment Only: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Analysis.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Services Available at United States Addiction Treatment Facilities That Offer Medications versus Behavioral Treatment Only: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Analysis. Weber A, Miskle B, Lynch A, Arndt S, Acion L. Subst Abuse Rehabil....

Access to needles and syringes and methadone maintenance therapy among people who inject drugs in Yangon, Myanmar: a qualitative study.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Access to needles and syringes and methadone maintenance therapy among people who inject drugs in Yangon, Myanmar: a qualitative study. Yee WL, Draper B, Myint KT, Min W, Htay H, O'Keefe D, Hellard M. Harm Reduct J. 2022 Sep 29;19(1)...

Malaysia. Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Dependents: a Retrospective Study.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Malaysia. Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Dependents: a Retrospective Study. Khalid K, Ooi YT, Abdul Rashid Q, Mohammad Yusoff MZA, Jamaluddin R. East Asian Arch Psychiatry. 2022 Sep;32(3):47-50. doi: 10.12809/eaap2214. PM...

Clinical outcomes and health care costs among people entering a safer opioid supply program in Ontario.

11. Oktober 2022 | International

Clinical outcomes and health care costs among people entering a safer opioid supply program in Ontario. Gomes T, Kolla G, McCormack D, Sereda A, Kitchen S, Antoniou T. CMAJ. 2022 Sep 19;194(36):E1233-E1242. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.220892.&...

UK. Pioneering Middlesbrough heroin addiction clinic to close

11. Oktober 2022 | International

UK. Pioneering Middlesbrough heroin addiction clinic to close A ground-breaking clinic for people tackling heroin addiction is set to close because funding has run out. The Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT) programme in Middlesbrough was the first...

Effects of Substance Use, Recovery, and Non–Drug-Related Online Community Participation on the Risk of a Use Episode During Remission From Opioid Use Disorder: Longitudinal Observational Study

06. Oktober 2022 | International

Effects of Substance Use, Recovery, and Non–Drug-Related Online Community Participation on the Risk of a Use Episode During Remission From Opioid Use Disorder: Longitudinal Observational Study Naserianhanzaei E, Koschate-Reis M J Med Inter...

Treatment providers' perspectives on a gender-responsive approach in alcohol and drug treatment for women in Belgium.

06. Oktober 2022 | International

Treatment providers' perspectives on a gender-responsive approach in alcohol and drug treatment for women in Belgium. Schamp J, Vanderplasschen W and Meulewaeter F (2022) Front. Psychiatry 13:941384. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.9413...

Women-Reported Barriers and Facilitators of Continued Engagement with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

23. August 2022 | International

Women-Reported Barriers and Facilitators of Continued Engagement with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Fiddian-Green A, Gubrium A, Harrington C, Evans EA. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jul 30;19(15):9346. doi: 10.3390/ije...

Die Drogenhilfe bleibt mittendrin in Darmstadt

14. August 2022 | National

Die Drogenhilfe bleibt mittendrin in Darmstadt Die Stadt Darmstadt verdrängt ihre Suchtkranken nicht, sondern hält beim Neubau der Drogeneinrichtung „Scentral“ am zentralen Standort fest. (Frankfurter Rundschau, 12.08.2022) https://www.fr.de/rhe...

Has the treatment gap for opioid use disorder narrowed in the U.S.?: A yearly assessment from 2010 to 2019".

14. August 2022 | International

Has the treatment gap for opioid use disorder narrowed in the U.S.?: A yearly assessment from 2010 to 2019". Krawczyk N, Rivera BD, Jent V, Keyes KM, Jones CM, Cerdá M. Int J Drug Policy. 2022 Jul 19:103786. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.202...

Treatment outcome unaffected by initiation of full weekend closure of methadone maintenance treatment clinic.

14. August 2022 | International

Treatment outcome unaffected by initiation of full weekend closure of methadone maintenance treatment clinic. Peles E, Schreiber S, Adelson M. J Addict Dis. 2014;33(2):77-82. doi: 10.1080/10550887.2014.909699. PMID: 24717114. Abstra...

Cumulative barriers to retention in methadone treatment among adults from rural and small urban communities.

14. August 2022 | International

Cumulative barriers to retention in methadone treatment among adults from rural and small urban communities. Pasman E, Kollin R, Broman M, Lee G, Agius E, Lister JJ, Brown S, Resko SM. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Jul 15;17(1):35. doi...

Association Between Interorganizational Collaboration in Opioid Response and Treatment Capacity for Opioid Use Disorder in Counties of Five States: A Cross-Sectional Study.

14. August 2022 | International

Association Between Interorganizational Collaboration in Opioid Response and Treatment Capacity for Opioid Use Disorder in Counties of Five States: A Cross-Sectional Study. Swann WL, DiNardi M, Schreiber TL. Subst Abuse. 2022 Jul 13;...

Real-World Reductions in Healthcare Resource Utilization over 6 Months in Patients with Substance Use Disorders Treated with a Prescription Digital Therapeutic.

14. August 2022 | International

Real-World Reductions in Healthcare Resource Utilization over 6 Months in Patients with Substance Use Disorders Treated with a Prescription Digital Therapeutic. Shah N, Velez FF, Colman S, Kauffman L, Ruetsch C, Anastassopoulos K, Mari...

Evaluation of a Program to Screen Patients in Community Pharmacies for Opioid Misuse and Accidental Overdose.

14. August 2022 | International

Evaluation of a Program to Screen Patients in Community Pharmacies for Opioid Misuse and Accidental Overdose. Skoy E, Frenzel O, Eukel H, Lothspeich E, Steig J, Strand M, Werremeyer A. Prev Chronic Dis. 2022 Jul 14;19:E41. doi: 10.58...

Barriers and facilitators to opioid agonist treatment (OAT) engagement among individuals released from federal incarceration into the community in Ontario, Canada.

14. August 2022 | International

Barriers and facilitators to opioid agonist treatment (OAT) engagement among individuals released from federal incarceration into the community in Ontario, Canada. Russell C, Pang M, Nafeh F, Farrell Macdonald S, Derkzen D, Rehm J, Fischer ...

The Rural Opioid Initiative Consortium description: providing evidence to Understand the Fourth Wave of the Opioid Crisis.

13. August 2022 | International

The Rural Opioid Initiative Consortium description: providing evidence to Understand the Fourth Wave of the Opioid Crisis. Jenkins RA, Whitney BM, Nance RM, Allen TM, Cooper HLF, Feinberg J, Fredericksen R, Friedmann PD, Go VF, Jenkins WD, ...

Buprenorphine Waiver Attitudes Among Primary Care Providers.

13. August 2022 | International

Buprenorphine Waiver Attitudes Among Primary Care Providers. Lai B, Croghan I, Ebbert JO. J Prim Care Community Health. 2022 Jan-Dec;13:21501319221112272. doi: 10.1177/21501319221112272. PMID: 35822763; PMCID: PMC9284198. https://ww...

Demographic and Geospatial Analysis of Buprenorphine and Methadone Prescription Rates.

13. August 2022 | International

Demographic and Geospatial Analysis of Buprenorphine and Methadone Prescription Rates. Peterman NJ, Palsgaard P, Vashi A, Vashi T, Kaptur BD, Yeo E, Mccauley W. Cureus. 2022 May 30;14(5):e25477. doi: 10.7759/cureus.25477. PMID: 35800...

The Community-Based Medication-First program for opioid use disorder: a hybrid implementation study protocol of a rapid access to buprenorphine program in Washington State.

13. August 2022 | International

The Community-Based Medication-First program for opioid use disorder: a hybrid implementation study protocol of a rapid access to buprenorphine program in Washington State. Banta-Green CJ, Owens MD, Williams JR, Sears JM, Floyd AS, Williams...

Social determinants of health and emergency department utilization among adults receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.

13. August 2022 | International

Social determinants of health and emergency department utilization among adults receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Radic M, Parlier-Ahmad AB, Wills B, Martin CE. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Jun;3:100062. doi: 10.1016/...

Discordance in Addressing Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities: Patient and Provider Perspectives.

13. August 2022 | International

Discordance in Addressing Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities: Patient and Provider Perspectives. Qudah B, Maurer MA, Mott DA, Chui MA. Pharmacy (Basel). 2022 Jul 27;10(4):91. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy10040091. PMID: 35893729; PMCID: PMC9...

"Lost trust in the system": system barriers to publicly available mental health and substance use services for transgender women in San Francisco.

13. August 2022 | International

"Lost trust in the system": system barriers to publicly available mental health and substance use services for transgender women in San Francisco. Baguso GN, Aguilar K, Sicro S, Mañacop M, Quintana J, Wilson EC. BMC Health Serv Res. ...

Schweiz. Behandlung von Opioidabhängigkeit: Sind Urinproben legitim?

09. August 2022 | International

Schweiz. Behandlung von Opioidabhängigkeit: Sind Urinproben legitim? Carole-Anne Baud, Dr. iur., SNF-Forscherin, Universität Lausanne , Barbara Broers, Professorin in Suchtmedizin, Universitätsspital Genf, Valérie Junod, Rechtprofessorin, Univers...

Virtual opioid agonist treatment: Alberta's virtual opioid dependency program and outcomes.

02. August 2022 | International

Virtual opioid agonist treatment: Alberta's virtual opioid dependency program and outcomes. Day N, Wass M, Smith K. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Jul 28;17(1):40. doi: 10.1186/s13722-022-00323-4. PMID: 35902924; PMCID: PMC9330968. https://w...

Drive Times to Opioid Treatment Programs in Urban and Rural Counties in 5 US States.

02. August 2022 | International

Drive Times to Opioid Treatment Programs in Urban and Rural Counties in 5 US States. Joudrey PJ, Edelman EJ, Wang EA. JAMA. 2019;322(13):1310–1312. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.12562 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2...

USA. Methadone Clinics Step Up Their Backlash Against Reform

02. August 2022 | International

USA. Methadone Clinics Step Up Their Backlash Against Reform The members of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) are outraged. This national organization represents the interests of over 1,200 opioid treatment p...

Niedersachsen. Suchtkonferenz: Wege zum Erhalt der Opioidsubstitution

28. Juli 2022 | National

Niedersachsen. Suchtkonferenz: Wege zum Erhalt der Opioidsubstitution Berlin – Die niedersächsische Landesregierung sorgt sich um den Erhalt der flächendeckenden Versorgung in der Substitutionsmedizin. Angesichts abnehmender Verfügbarkeit müssten...

USA. New approach to opioid addiction includes access to medications and eradicating social stigma

28. Juli 2022 | International

USA. New approach to opioid addiction includes access to medications and eradicating social stigma (…) Methadone, buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone—all approved by the Food and Drug Administration—have successfully been used to treat...

Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Improving Access through Regulatory and Legal Change: Proceedings of a Workshop.

28. Juli 2022 | International

Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Improving Access through Regulatory and Legal Change: Proceedings of a Workshop. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. do...

USA. Fentanyl From the Government? A Vancouver Experiment Aims to Stop Overdoses

28. Juli 2022 | International

USA. Fentanyl From the Government? A Vancouver Experiment Aims to Stop Overdoses A city on the forefront of harm reduction has taken the concept to a new level in an effort to address the growing toxicity of street drugs. (New York Times, USA, 27...

Expanding access to substance use services and mental health care for people with HIV in Alabama, a technology readiness assessment using a mixed methods approach.

28. Juli 2022 | International

Expanding access to substance use services and mental health care for people with HIV in Alabama, a technology readiness assessment using a mixed methods approach. Eaton EF, Burgan K, McCollum G, Levy S, Willig J, Mugavero MJ, Reddy S, Wall...

Australien. Calls for opioid agonist treatments to be used in the treatment of injecting-related infections

28. Juli 2022 | International

Australien. Calls for opioid agonist treatments to be used in the treatment of injecting-related infections Medications such as buprenorphine and methadone should be used to help treat patients with opioid use disorder who come to hospital ...

Tackling heroin use in Mozambique

28. Juli 2022 | International

Tackling heroin use in Mozambique Cousins, Sophie The Lancet, Volume 400, Issue 10348, 262 - 263 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01379-4/fulltext

USA. Momentum Builds to Broaden Access to Methadone and Buprenorphine

18. Juli 2022 | International

USA. Momentum Builds to Broaden Access to Methadone and Buprenorphine Momentum is building for legislation to broaden access to buprenorphine and methadone, the lifesaving medications for opioid use disorder. Its impact would be felt particularly...

Suchtberatung erinnert an Verstorbene – Menschenkette und Info-Stand am 21. Juli in Viersen

14. Juli 2022 | National

Suchtberatung erinnert an Verstorbene – Menschenkette und Info-Stand am 21. Juli in Viersen Die Suchtberatung Kontakt-Rat-Hilfe Viersen erinnert an Menschen aus dem Kreis Viersen, die an den Folgen ihres Drogenkonsums verstorben sind. Am 21. Juli...

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Narcotic and Stimulant Users Referred to Maintenance Methadone Therapy Centers in Ahvaz City: Iran.

12. Juli 2022 | International

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Narcotic and Stimulant Users Referred to Maintenance Methadone Therapy Centers in Ahvaz City: Iran. Saki F, Cheraghi M, Mohamadian H, Ghorbanyjavadpour F. Front Public Health. 2022 May 20;10:...

A transition of power in opioid substitution treatment: Clinic managers' views on the consequences of a patient choice reform.

11. Juli 2022 | International

A transition of power in opioid substitution treatment: Clinic managers' views on the consequences of a patient choice reform. Andersson L. Nordisk Alkohol Nark. 2022 Jun;39(3):279-300. doi: 10.1177/14550725221075003. Epub 2022 Feb 1...

Expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder through locally-initiated implementation.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder through locally-initiated implementation. Wyse JJ, Mackey K, Lovejoy TI, Kansagara D, Tuepker A, Gordon AJ, Todd Korthuis P, Herreid-O'Neill A, Williams B, Morasco BJ. Addict Sc...

User centered clinical decision support to implement initiation of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in the emergency department: EMBED pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial.

11. Juli 2022 | International

User centered clinical decision support to implement initiation of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in the emergency department: EMBED pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial. Melnick ER, Nath B, Dziura JD, Casey MF, Jeffery MM, ...

Identifying key risk factors for premature discontinuation of opioid use disorder treatment in the United States: A predictive modeling study.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Identifying key risk factors for premature discontinuation of opioid use disorder treatment in the United States: A predictive modeling study. Stafford C, Marrero WJ, Naumann RB, Lich KH, Wakeman S, Jalali MS. Drug Alcohol Depend. 20...

Attitudes on Methadone Utilization in the Emergency Department: A Physician Cross-sectional Study.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Attitudes on Methadone Utilization in the Emergency Department: A Physician Cross-sectional Study. Heil J, Ganetsky VS, Salzman MS, Hunter K, Baston KE, Carroll G, Ketcham E, Haroz R. West J Emerg Med. 2022 Apr 4;23(3):386-395. doi: 10.581...

Opioid treatment program prescribing of methadone with community pharmacy dispensing: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Opioid treatment program prescribing of methadone with community pharmacy dispensing: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability. Brooner RK, Stoller KB, Patel P, Wu LT, Yan H, Kidorf M. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Jun;3:100067. ...

Effectiveness and Safety of Low-Threshold Opioid-Agonist Treatment in Hard-To-Reach Populations with Opioid Dependence.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Effectiveness and Safety of Low-Threshold Opioid-Agonist Treatment in Hard-To-Reach Populations with Opioid Dependence. Chalabianloo F, Ohldieck C, Haaland ØA, Fadnes LT, Johansson KA. Eur Addict Res. 2022;28(3):199-209. doi: 10.1159...

Changing Pattern of Opioid Users Attending an Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinic in North India.

11. Juli 2022 | International

Changing Pattern of Opioid Users Attending an Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinic in North India. Bhat FR, Rather YH, Rasool U. J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2022 Feb 9;13(2):176-180. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1736509. PMID: 35694070; PMCID: PMC9187...

Bielefeld. Neue Nutzung der alten Post in Bielefeld – Genehmigung der Bezirksregierung steht noch aus - Anlaufstelle für Drogenkranke

27. Juni 2022 | National

Bielefeld. Neue Nutzung der alten Post in Bielefeld – Genehmigung der Bezirksregierung steht noch aus - Anlaufstelle für Drogenkranke Diamorphin ist wie Methadon eine künstlich hergestellte Substanz, die schwer Suchtkranken dabei helfen kann, von...

Hamburg. Arne (62) spritzt sich die reine Droge auf Rezept - Heroin hat mich gerettet!“ - In der Hamburger Spezialambulanz werden Schwerstabhängige betreut

27. Juni 2022 | National

Hamburg. Arne (62) spritzt sich die reine Droge auf Rezept - Heroin hat mich gerettet!“ - In der Hamburger Spezialambulanz werden Schwerstabhängige betreut Hamburg – Der Stoff, der ihn fast umgebracht hat, rettete ihm auch das Leben. Arne (62) g...

Ostalbkreis. Durch Methadon dem Heroin entkommen

26. Juni 2022 | National

Ostalbkreis. Durch Methadon dem Heroin entkommen Der Kreisbeauftragte für Suchtprophylaxe, Tobias Braun, blickt auf die Szene: An den fünf Substitutionspraxen im Ostalbkreis sind aktuell 320 Substituierende in Behandlung. (Schwäbische Post, 23.06...

Schottland. National benchmarking report on implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards - 2021-22

26. Juni 2022 | International

Schottland. National benchmarking report on implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards - 2021-22 An Experimental Statistics publication for Scotland. (Public Health Scotland, Schottland, 23-06-2022) https://www.publichea...

Trends and Disparities in Access to Buprenorphine Treatment Following an Opioid-Related Emergency Department Visit Among an Insured Cohort, 2014-2020.

06. Juni 2022 | International

Trends and Disparities in Access to Buprenorphine Treatment Following an Opioid-Related Emergency Department Visit Among an Insured Cohort, 2014-2020. Stevens MA, Tsai J, Savitz ST, Nath B, Melnick ER, D'Onofrio G, Jeffery MM. JAMA N...

Gelsenkirchen: Not bei Methadonversorgung in Praxen droht

05. Juni 2022 | National

Gelsenkirchen: Not bei Methadonversorgung in Praxen droht Weniger Arztpraxen sind bereit, die Methadonversorgung Suchtkranker in Gelsenkirchen zu übernehmen. Wie sie weiterhin gesichert werden könnte. (WAZ – Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, 04.06...

Bridge clinic implementation of "72-hour rule" methadone for opioid withdrawal management: Impact on opioid treatment program linkage and retention in ca

05. Juni 2022 | International

Bridge clinic implementation of "72-hour rule" methadone for opioid withdrawal management: Impact on opioid treatment program linkage and retention in care. Taylor JL, Laks J, Christine PJ, Kehoe J, Evans J, Kim TW, Farrell NM, White CS, We...

Variations in national availability of waivered buprenorphine prescribers by racial and ethnic composition of zip codes.

05. Juni 2022 | International

Variations in national availability of waivered buprenorphine prescribers by racial and ethnic composition of zip codes. Hirchak KA, Amiri S, Kordas G, Oluwoye O, Lyons AJ, Bajet K, Hahn JA, McDonell MG, Campbell ANC, Venner K. Subst...

Permissive regulation: A critical review of the regulatory history of buprenorphine formulations in Canada.

05. Juni 2022 | International

Permissive regulation: A critical review of the regulatory history of buprenorphine formulations in Canada. Sud A, McGee M, Mintzes B, Herder M. Int J Drug Policy. 2022 May 25;105:103749. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103749. Epub ahead...

What is success in treatment for opioid use disorder? Perspectives of physicians and patients in primary care settings.

05. Juni 2022 | International

What is success in treatment for opioid use disorder? Perspectives of physicians and patients in primary care settings. Hooker SA, Sherman MD, Lonergan-Cullum M, Nissly T, Levy R. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2022 May 20:108804. doi: 10.1016...

Integrating Routine Screening for Opioid Use Disorder into Primary Care Settings: Experiences from a National Cohort of Clinics.

05. Juni 2022 | International

Integrating Routine Screening for Opioid Use Disorder into Primary Care Settings: Experiences from a National Cohort of Clinics. Austin EJ, Briggs ES, Ferro L, Barry P, Heald A, Curran GM, Saxon AJ, Fortney J, Ratzliff AD, Williams EC. ...

USA. The Methadone Clinic System Needs Abolition, Not a Tepid Reform Bill

26. Mai 2022 | International

USA. The Methadone Clinic System Needs Abolition, Not a Tepid Reform Bill Peter Vanderkloot’s groundbreaking article—Methadone: Medicine, Harm Reduction or Social Control—hit me hard. As a social worker, I helped people who used heroin get into m...

Survey of Barriers and Facilitators to Prescribing Buprenorphine and Clinician Perceptions on the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 Waiver.

26. Mai 2022 | International

Survey of Barriers and Facilitators to Prescribing Buprenorphine and Clinician Perceptions on the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 Waiver. Lanham HJ, Papac J, Olmos DI, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(5):e2212419. doi:10.1001/...

"The idea is to help people achieve greater success and liberty": A qualitative study of expanded methadone take-home access in opioid use disorder treatment.

26. Mai 2022 | International

"The idea is to help people achieve greater success and liberty": A qualitative study of expanded methadone take-home access in opioid use disorder treatment. Suen LW, Castellanos S, Joshi N, Satterwhite S, Knight KR. Subst Abus. 202...

Prehospital Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics: First Year Results of the EMS Buprenorphine Use Pilot,

26. Mai 2022 | International

Prehospital Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics: First Year Results of the EMS Buprenorphine Use Pilot, H. Gene Hern, Vanessa Lara, David Goldstein, M. Kalmin, S. Kidane, S. Shoptaw, Ori Tzvieli & Andrew A. Herring&n...

Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs: On the Road Again?

08. Mai 2022 | International

Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs: On the Road Again? Breve F, Batastini L, LeQuang JAK, Marchando G. Cureus. 2022 Mar 16;14(3):e23221. doi: 10.7759/cureus.23221. PMID: 35449647; PMCID: PMC9012571. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/...

Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico.

08. Mai 2022 | International

Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico. Romero-Mendoza M, Peláez-Ballestas I, Almanza-Avendaño AM, Figueroa E. BMC Public Health. 2022 Mar 29;22(1):606. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-12955-x. PMID: 35...

Psychosocial functioning among current noninjecting opioid users: Is there any difference between methadone maintenance treatment and treatment as usual?

08. Mai 2022 | International

Psychosocial functioning among current noninjecting opioid users: Is there any difference between methadone maintenance treatment and treatment as usual? Shukla R, Kar SK, Dalal PK, Arya A. Indian J Psychiatry. 2022 Jan-Feb;64(1):56-...

Assessment of Community-Level Vulnerability and Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

08. Mai 2022 | International

Assessment of Community-Level Vulnerability and Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Joudrey PJ, Kolak M, Lin Q, Paykin S, Anguiano V, Wang EA. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(4):e227028. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.7028 ...

USA. The Long Road to Methadone Access in Rural America

28. April 2022 | International

USA. The Long Road to Methadone Access in Rural America The U.S. has treatments to help people dealing with opioid addictions but throws up hurdles to access. (TNR, USA, 27.04.2022) https://newrepublic.com/article/166210/methadone-access-rural-a...

Der Substitution gehen die Ärzte aus

28. April 2022 | National

Der Substitution gehen die Ärzte aus Die Substitutionstherapie von Heroinabhängigen ist in der Medizin längst etabliert und auch Kassenleistung. Dennoch ist sie in Gefahr, denn es fehlt ihr zunehmend an ärztlichem Nachwuchs. Das liegt nicht nur a...

Substitution und medizinische Reha - Umfrage des bus. zeigt, es liegen viele Behandlungsangebote vor

28. April 2022 | National

Substitution und medizinische Reha - Umfrage des bus. zeigt, es liegen viele Behandlungsangebote vor Thomas Hempel Konturen online, 25.04.2022 https://www.konturen.de/fachbeitraege/substitution-und-medizinische-reha/

Substitutionstherapie „Ich würde keine Praxis ohne meine Substituierten führen wollen“

23. April 2022 | National

Substitutionstherapie „Ich würde keine Praxis ohne meine Substituierten führen wollen“ Die Versorgung von opioidabhängigen Patienten ist derzeit schlecht. Weil das Klientel als schwierig gilt, scheuen sich viele Mediziner, Ersatztherapien a...

USA. As a Methadone Patient, I Demand No Return to the Pre-COVID Status Quo

23. April 2022 | International

USA. As a Methadone Patient, I Demand No Return to the Pre-COVID Status Quo COVID-19 made us rethink how and why we were doing all kinds of things simply out of routine. Why do office workers have to commute to a desk to make a phone call? Why do...

Australien. ‘Crisis looming’: GP calls for help as small band of doctors do heavy lifting on opioid treatment

23. April 2022 | International

Australien. ‘Crisis looming’: GP calls for help as small band of doctors do heavy lifting on opioid treatment A GP recognised for his work with people who abuse drugs is calling for more doctors to step up as demand for opioid treatment surges in...

Iserlohn. Diamorphingestütze Behandlung am Standort Iserlohn nimmt Betrieb auf

05. April 2022 | National

Iserlohn. Diamorphingestütze Behandlung am Standort Iserlohn nimmt Betrieb auf (Medikus-Gruppe, 03.04.2022) http://diamorphin.com/IDA/

How do people who use drugs receiving Opioid Medication Therapy perceive their treatment? A multicentre study.

05. April 2022 | International

How do people who use drugs receiving Opioid Medication Therapy perceive their treatment? A multicentre study. Guillou Landreat M, Dany A, Challet Bouju G, Laforgue EJ, Cholet J, Leboucher J, Hardouin JB; OPAL Group, Victorri Vigneau C, Gra...

Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Canadian Psychosocial Addiction Programs: A National Survey of Policy, Attitudes, and Practice.

05. April 2022 | International

Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Canadian Psychosocial Addiction Programs: A National Survey of Policy, Attitudes, and Practice. Hodgins DC, Budd M, Czukar G, Dubreucq S, Jackson LA, Rush B, Quilty LC, Adams D, Cameron Wild T. Can...

Factors associated with retention on medications for opioid use disorder among a cohort of adults seeking treatment in the community.

05. April 2022 | International

Factors associated with retention on medications for opioid use disorder among a cohort of adults seeking treatment in the community. Biondi BE, Vander Wyk B, Schlossberg EF, Shaw A, Springer SA. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2022 Mar 7;17(1):15....

Patient- and Provider-Reported Experiences of a Mobile Novel Digital Therapeutic in People With Opioid Use Disorder (reSET-O): Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

05. April 2022 | International

Patient- and Provider-Reported Experiences of a Mobile Novel Digital Therapeutic in People With Opioid Use Disorder (reSET-O): Feasibility and Acceptability Study. Kawasaki S, Mills-Huffnagle S, Aydinoglo N, Maxin H, Nunes E. JMIR Fo...

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Feasibility of a Medical Management-Based Text Messaging Intervention Combined With Buprenorphine in Primary Care.

05. April 2022 | International

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Feasibility of a Medical Management-Based Text Messaging Intervention Combined With Buprenorphine in Primary Care. Tofighi B, Durr M, Marini C, Lewis CF, Lee JD. Subst Abuse. 2022 Mar 26;16:117822182...

Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico.

05. April 2022 | International

Towards an Improved Substance Use Disorder Treatment Landscape in Rhode Island - Barriers, Current Progress, and Next Steps.

05. April 2022 | International

Towards an Improved Substance Use Disorder Treatment Landscape in Rhode Island - Barriers, Current Progress, and Next Steps. Braun HM, Holtzman JA, Wunsch C, Clark SA. R I Med J (2013). 2022 Apr 1;105(3):24-27. PMID: 35349616. http:...

The Methadone Manifesto: Treatment Experiences and Policy Recommendations From Methadone Patient Activists.

05. April 2022 | International

The Methadone Manifesto: Treatment Experiences and Policy Recommendations From Methadone Patient Activists. Simon C, Vincent L, Coulter A, Salazar Z, Voyles N, Roberts L, Frank D, Brothers S. Am J Public Health. 2022 Apr;112(S2):S117...

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among US Adolescents and Adults With Need for Opioid Treatment, 2019.

05. April 2022 | International

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among US Adolescents and Adults With Need for Opioid Treatment, 2019. Mauro PM, Gutkind S, Annunziato EM, Samples H. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(3):e223821. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.3...

Duration of use and outcomes among people with opioid use disorder initiating methadone and buprenorphine in Ontario: a population-based propensity-score matched cohort study.

05. April 2022 | International

Duration of use and outcomes among people with opioid use disorder initiating methadone and buprenorphine in Ontario: a population-based propensity-score matched cohort study. Gomes, T, McCormack, D, Bozinoff, N, Tadrous, M, A...

Duisburg. Methadon: Noch weniger Duisburger Ärzte für mehr Suchtkranke

27. März 2022 | National

Duisburg. Methadon: Noch weniger Duisburger Ärzte für mehr Suchtkranke Duisburg. Warum der Suchthilfeverbund aufgrund von Versorgungsengpässen eine Methadon-Ambulanz fordert und wie die Stadt Duisburg die Situation bewertet. (WAZ – Westdeutsche A...

Duration of use and outcomes among people with opioid use disorder initiating methadone and buprenorphine in Ontario: a population-based propensity-score matched cohort study.

27. März 2022 | International

USA. DEA’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment

27. März 2022 | International

USA. DEA’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Anne Milgram announced the Drug Enforcement Administration’s continued commitment to expanding access to medication-assisted treatment to...

Schottland. Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) implicated deaths and prescribing: evidence review

27. März 2022 | International

Schottland. Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) implicated deaths and prescribing: evidence review This paper summarises current knowledge of trends around methadone and buprenorphine related deaths and changes to prescribing practice in Scotland. ...

Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among US Adolescents and Adults With Need for Opioid Treatment, 2019.

27. März 2022 | International

USA. Ohio has room to expand medication-assisted opioid treatment

27. März 2022 | International

USA. Ohio has room to expand medication-assisted opioid treatment Study analyzes opioid burden, providers by county. (Ohio State News, USA, 15.03.2022) https://news.osu.edu/ohio-has-room-to-expand-medication-assisted-opioid-treatment/

Examining differences in retention on medication for opioid use disorder: An analysis of Ohio Medicaid data

27. März 2022 | International

Examining differences in retention on medication for opioid use disorder: An analysis of Ohio Medicaid data Zhang, Pengyue et al. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Volume 136, 108686 https://www.journalofsubstanceabusetreatment.com/ar...

Subsequent Buprenorphine Treatment Following Emergency Physician Buprenorphine Prescription Fills: A National Assessment 2019 to 2020

27. März 2022 | International

Subsequent Buprenorphine Treatment Following Emergency Physician Buprenorphine Prescription Fills: A National Assessment 2019 to 2020 Stein, Bradley D. et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.annemergmed.com/art...

"Substitutionstherapie – Wege zurück ins Leben"

09. März 2022 | National

"Substitutionstherapie – Wege zurück ins Leben" Mit der Substitutionstherapie steht in Deutschland eine Behandlung zur Verfügung, die vielen Opioidabhängigen eine gesundheitliche sowie soziale Stabilisierung ermöglicht. Von den geschätzten circa ...

Schweiz. 30 Jahre Platzspitz-Räumung - Was vom Drogenelend am Zürcher Platzspitz übrig geblieben ist

09. März 2022 | International

Schweiz. 30 Jahre Platzspitz-Räumung - Was vom Drogenelend am Zürcher Platzspitz übrig geblieben ist Vor 30 Jahren wurde in Zürich der «Needle Park» geräumt. Heute sind Neueinsteiger beim Heroin selten – doch es gibt sie. (srf – Schweizeris...

Mal/adaptations: A qualitative evidence synthesis of opioid agonist therapy during major disruptions.

09. März 2022 | International

Mal/adaptations: A qualitative evidence synthesis of opioid agonist therapy during major disruptions. Salamanca-Buentello F, Cheng DK, Sabioni P, Majid U, Upshur R, Sud A. Int J Drug Policy. 2021 Dec 10;101:103556. doi: 10.1016/j.dru...

USA. Calls to overhaul methadone distribution intensify, but clinics resist

09. März 2022 | International

USA. Calls to overhaul methadone distribution intensify, but clinics resist Days typically start early for patients undergoing opioid addiction treatment at Denver Recovery Group's six methadone clinics in Colorado. They rise before dawn. Some ta...

Multicenter Observational/Exploratory Study Addressed to the Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Pharmacological Therapy in Opioid-Dependent Patients in Maintenance Therapy in Southern Italy.

09. März 2022 | International

Multicenter Observational/Exploratory Study Addressed to the Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Pharmacological Therapy in Opioid-Dependent Patients in Maintenance Therapy in Southern Italy. Maqoud F, Fabio G, Ciliero N, Antonacc...

The real-world impact of dosing of methadone and buprenorphine in retention on opioid agonist therapies in Ukraine.

27. Februar 2022 | International

The real-world impact of dosing of methadone and buprenorphine in retention on opioid agonist therapies in Ukraine. Farnum SO, Makarenko I, Madden L, Mazhnaya A, Marcus R, Prokhorova T, Bojko MJ, Rozanova J, Dvoriak S, Islam Z, Altice FL.&n...

Effect of expanding opioid agonist therapies on the HIV epidemic and mortality in Ukraine: a modelling study.

27. Februar 2022 | International

Effect of expanding opioid agonist therapies on the HIV epidemic and mortality in Ukraine: a modelling study. Tan J, Altice FL, Madden LM, Zelenev A. Lancet HIV. 2020 Feb;7(2):e121-e128. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(19)30373-X. Epub 2019 ...

Treating opioid dependence with extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) in Ukraine: Feasibility and three-month outcomes.

27. Februar 2022 | International

Treating opioid dependence with extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX) in Ukraine: Feasibility and three-month outcomes. Makarenko I, Pykalo I, Springer SA, Mazhnaya A, Marcus R, Filippovich S, Dvoriak S, Altice FL. J Subst Abuse Treat...

USA. San Francisco Hospital Program Offers Harm Reduction to Patients

27. Februar 2022 | International

USA. San Francisco Hospital Program Offers Harm Reduction to Patients In some hospitals in the United States, doctors will send people home with prescriptions for opioid use disorder medications like methadone and buprenorphine after they are dis...

Healthcare seeking among Swedish patients in opioid substitution treatment – a mixed methods study on barriers and facilitators.

27. Februar 2022 | International

Healthcare seeking among Swedish patients in opioid substitution treatment – a mixed methods study on barriers and facilitators. Troberg, K., Lundqvist, K., Hansson, H. et al. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 8 (2022). doi...

USA. State Toolkit to End the Nation’s Drug Overdose Epidemic: Leading-Edge Actions and Strategies to Remove Barriers to Evidence-based Patient Care

27. Februar 2022 | International

USA. State Toolkit to End the Nation’s Drug Overdose Epidemic: Leading-Edge Actions and Strategies to Remove Barriers to Evidence-based Patient Care The 2022 AMA-Manatt Toolkit builds on the 2020 roadmap by providing actionable resources that sta...

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link: Using a “cascade of care” approach to evaluate gaps in the opioid use disorder treatment pipeline

27. Februar 2022 | International

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link: Using a “cascade of care” approach to evaluate gaps in the opioid use disorder treatment pipeline There are persistent gaps in the addiction “science-to-practice” pipeline that lead to marked di...

Real-world effectiveness of pharmacological treatments of opioid use disorder in a national cohort.

23. Februar 2022 | International

Real-world effectiveness of pharmacological treatments of opioid use disorder in a national cohort. Heikkinen, M, Taipale, H, Tanskanen, A, Mittendorfer-Rutz, E, Lähteenvuo, M, Tiihonen, J. Addiction. 20...

Irland. Record number of heroin users accessing help

23. Februar 2022 | International

Irland. Record number of heroin users accessing help The number of heroin users in drug treatment has reached record numbers, with almost 11,500 receiving substitute medication. (Irish Examiner, Irland, 21.02.2022) https://www.irishexaminer.com/...

USA. Promising evidence that mobile engagement units can link hard-to-reach individuals with opioid use disorder to medication treatment

15. Februar 2022 | International

USA. Promising evidence that mobile engagement units can link hard-to-reach individuals with opioid use disorder to medication treatment Opioid-related overdose deaths are an going public health crisis in the United States, and a large majority o...

Examining the cost and impact of dosing fees among clients in opioid agonist treatment: Results from a cross-sectional survey of Australian treatment clients.

15. Februar 2022 | International

Examining the cost and impact of dosing fees among clients in opioid agonist treatment: Results from a cross-sectional survey of Australian treatment clients. Zahra, E., Chen, R., Nielsen, S., Tran, A.D., Santo, T., Jr, Degenhardt, L., Farr...

USA. A statewide policy may help increase delivery of post-overdose services in emergency departments, but barriers remain

15. Februar 2022 | International

USA. A statewide policy may help increase delivery of post-overdose services in emergency departments, but barriers remain Critical locations have been identified to deliver services that can reduce substance-related disease and premature death. ...

Implications of Increased Access to Buprenorphine for Medical Providers in Rural Areas: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions.

15. Februar 2022 | International

Implications of Increased Access to Buprenorphine for Medical Providers in Rural Areas: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions. Gregory HM, Hill VM, Parker RW. Cureus. 2021 Nov 24;13(11):e19870. doi: 10.7759/cureus.19870. P...

BfArM. BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER – Januar 2022

08. Februar 2022 | National

BfArM. BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER – Januar 2022 Bundesopiumstelle / 84.1 / 24.01.2022 https://www.bfarm.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Bundesopiumstelle/SubstitReg/Subst_Bericht2022.pdf

Bremen. „Der Bremer Methadonbus hat sich bewährt“

08. Februar 2022 | National

Bremen. „Der Bremer Methadonbus hat sich bewährt“ Seit 1992 fährt der Methadonbus der KV Bremen an den Wochenenden und Feiertagen vier Haltestellen an, um Opioidabhängige zu substituieren. Den Dienst teilen sich 15 Substitutionsmediziner, begleite...

Integrating Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use with Primary Care is Associated with Greater Retention in Treatment.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Integrating Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use with Primary Care is Associated with Greater Retention in Treatment. Mirer AG, Tiemstra JD, Hammes NE, Cloum HM, LaFavor KJ. J Am Board Fam Med. 2022 Jan-Feb;35(1):206-208. doi: 10.3...

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Initiation and Continuation: a Qualitative Study of Patients Who Received Addiction Consultation and Hospital-Based Providers.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Initiation and Continuation: a Qualitative Study of Patients Who Received Addiction Consultation and Hospital-Based Providers. Calcaterra SL, Lockhart S, Callister C, Hoover K, Binswanger IA. J Gen Inter...

Client satisfaction to methadone maintenance treatment program in Myanmar.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Client satisfaction to methadone maintenance treatment program in Myanmar. Tun S, Vicknasingam B, Singh D, Wai N. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2022 Jan 3;17(1):2. doi: 10.1186/s13011-021-00429-z. Erratum in: Subst Abuse Treat Prev ...

Office-based Methadone Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder: The Canadian Model.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Office-based Methadone Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder: The Canadian Model. Kleinman RA, Brothers TD, Danilewitz M, Bahji A. J Addict Med. 2022 Jan 11. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000000950. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35020695. Abst...

Outcomes from the medication assisted treatment pilot program for adults with opioid use disorders in rural Colorado.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Outcomes from the medication assisted treatment pilot program for adults with opioid use disorders in rural Colorado. Amura CR, Sorrell TR, Weber M, Alvarez A, Beste N, Hollins U, Cook PF. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2022 Jan 3;17...

Increasing Capacity for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care Practices.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Increasing Capacity for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care Practices. Zittleman L, Curcija K, Nease DE Jr, Fisher M, Miriam Dickinson L, Thomas JF, Espinoza A, Sutter C, Ancona J, Holtrop JS, Westfall JM. Ann Fam ...

Substance Use, Hospitalizations, and Co-Occurring Disorders among Patients Transferred from a Needle Exchange Program to Opioid Maintenance Treatment.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Substance Use, Hospitalizations, and Co-Occurring Disorders among Patients Transferred from a Needle Exchange Program to Opioid Maintenance Treatment. Bråbäck M, Brantefors A, Franck J, Brådvik L, Isendahl P, Nilsson S, Troberg K, Håkansson...

Assessment of a psychiatric intervention at community level for people who inject drugs in a low-middle income country: the DRIVE-Mind cohort study in Hai Phong, Viet Nam.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Assessment of a psychiatric intervention at community level for people who inject drugs in a low-middle income country: the DRIVE-Mind cohort study in Hai Phong, Viet Nam. Michel L, Le SM, Thi GH, Trouiller P, Thi HD, Thi Hai OK, Minh KP, V...

Implications of Increased Access to Buprenorphine for Medical Providers in Rural Areas: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions.

08. Februar 2022 | International

Nürnberg. Pilotprojekt für Süchtige: Nürnberg plant Methadon-Ambulanz (Text und Video)

02. Februar 2022 | National

Nürnberg. Pilotprojekt für Süchtige: Nürnberg plant Methadon-Ambulanz (Text und Video) Die Stadt Nürnberg plant ein neues Hilfsangebot für Drogensüchtige. Es soll eine Ambulanz entstehen, in der die Ersatzdroge Methadon abgegeben wird. Das Projek...

Lohr/Bayern. Ziel: Mit der täglichen Dosis aus der Sucht

02. Februar 2022 | National

Lohr/Bayern. Ziel: Mit der täglichen Dosis aus der Sucht Heroin zerstört Leben. Für Süchtige dreht sich alles nur noch um die Frage, wo der Stoff für den nächsten Schuss herkommt. Ein geregeltes Leben ist Abhängigen kaum mehr möglich. Droge...

Shifting North American drug markets and challenges for the system of care.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Shifting North American drug markets and challenges for the system of care. Krausz RM, Westenberg JN, Mathew N, Budd G, Wong JSH, Tsang VWL, Vogel M, King C, Seethapathy V, Jang K, Choi F. Int J Ment Health Syst. 2021 Dec 20;15(1):86...

USA. ER Program Increases Use of Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

17. Januar 2022 | International

USA. ER Program Increases Use of Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Doctors using a program to increase buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder were able to boost use of the medication sixfold, HealthDay reports. The program...

Clinical impact, costs, and cost-effectiveness of hospital-based strategies for addressing the US opioid epidemic: a modelling study

17. Januar 2022 | International

Clinical impact, costs, and cost-effectiveness of hospital-based strategies for addressing the US opioid epidemic: a modelling study Barocas, Joshua A et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 7, Issue 1, e56 - e64 https://www.thelancet.com...

Physician-Perceived Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Physician-Perceived Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department. Logan G, Mirajkar A, Houck J, Rivera-Alvarez F, Drone E, Patel P, Craen A, Dub L, Elahi N, Lebowitz D, Walker A, Ganti L. Cureus. 2021 Nov 26;1...

Methadone initiation in a bridge clinic for opioid withdrawal and opioid treatment program linkage: a case report applying the 72-hour rule.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Methadone initiation in a bridge clinic for opioid withdrawal and opioid treatment program linkage: a case report applying the 72-hour rule. Laks J, Kehoe J, Farrell NM, Komaromy M, Kolodziej J, Walley AY, Taylor JL. Addict Sci Clin ...

A Smartphone-Smartcard Platform for Implementing Contingency Management in Buprenorphine Maintenance Patients With Concurrent Stimulant Use Disorder.

17. Januar 2022 | International

A Smartphone-Smartcard Platform for Implementing Contingency Management in Buprenorphine Maintenance Patients With Concurrent Stimulant Use Disorder. DeFulio A, Furgeson J, Brown HD, Ryan S. Front Psychiatry. 2021 Dec 7;12:778992. do...

Universal screening for substance use by Peer Support Specialists in the Emergency Department is a pathway to buprenorphine treatment.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Universal screening for substance use by Peer Support Specialists in the Emergency Department is a pathway to buprenorphine treatment. Gertner AK, Roberts KE, Bowen G, Pearson BL, Jordan R. Addict Behav Rep. 2021 Sep 25;14:100378. do...

Self-Schema, Attachment Style, and Treatment Outcome of Patients in an Opiate Maintenance Treatment Unit.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Self-Schema, Attachment Style, and Treatment Outcome of Patients in an Opiate Maintenance Treatment Unit. Hovelius E, Lindén E, Bengtsson H, Håkansson A. Front Psychol. 2021 Nov 23;12:595883. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.595883. PMID: 34916983;...

Patients'satisfaction and experience in treatment with opioid substitution therapy in Spain. The PREDEPO study.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Patients'satisfaction and experience in treatment with opioid substitution therapy in Spain. The PREDEPO study. Pascual Pastor F, Muñoz Á, Oraa R, Flórez G, Notario P, Seijo P, Gonzalvo B, Assaf C, Gómez M, Casado MÁ. Adicciones. 202...

Emergency department-initiated buprenorphine protocols: A national evaluation.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Emergency department-initiated buprenorphine protocols: A national evaluation. Guo CZ, D'Onofrio G, Fiellin DA, Edelman EJ, Hawk K, Herring A, McCormack R, Perrone J, Cowan E. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2021 Nov 29;2(6):e12606....

Rapid Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Rapid Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Kleinman RA, Morris NP. J Gen Intern Med. 2021;36(11):3557-3558. doi:10.1007/s11606-021-06850-1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8162156/

A 35-year follow-up study of patients admitted to methadone treatment between 1982-1984 in Asturias, Spain.

17. Januar 2022 | International

A 35-year follow-up study of patients admitted to methadone treatment between 1982-1984 in Asturias, Spain. Jiménez-Treviño L, Martínez-Cao C, Sánchez-Lasheras F, Iglesias C, Antuña MJ, Riera L, Sáiz PA, Bobes J. Adicciones. 2021 Nov...

Opium Addiction: Practical Issues in ICU.

17. Januar 2022 | International

Opium Addiction: Practical Issues in ICU. Das AK, Sharma A, Kothari N, Goyal S. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2021 Sep;25(9):1082-1083. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23939. PMID: 34963736; PMCID: PMC8664020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

Bruchsal. Zuschuss bewilligt - Wege aus der Drogensucht: Substitutionsambulanz in Bruchsal geplant

19. Dezember 2021 | National

Bruchsal. Zuschuss bewilligt - Wege aus der Drogensucht: Substitutionsambulanz in Bruchsal geplant Die Einrichtung einer Substitutionsambulanz in Bruchsal nimmt allmählich konkrete Formen an. Der Jugendhilfe- und Sozialausschuss des Kreista...

Berlin. Notdienst Ambulanz in Kreuzberg findet Übergangslösung

19. Dezember 2021 | National

Berlin. Notdienst Ambulanz in Kreuzberg findet Übergangslösung Liebe Freund*innen, Unterstützer*innen und Kooperationspartner*innen des Notdienstes, leider blicken wir in diesem Jahr auf weniger einfache Zeiten, als wir uns alle sicherlich erhof...

Combining medication and adjunct services for opioid use disorder: Identifying cost-saving combinations that reduce risk of overdose and death

19. Dezember 2021 | International

Combining medication and adjunct services for opioid use disorder: Identifying cost-saving combinations that reduce risk of overdose and death Given limited treatment resources and unmet treatment needs for opioid use disorder, it is essential to...

SAMHSA Weighs Permanent Methadone Take-Homes, Decades Too Late

19. Dezember 2021 | International

SAMHSA Weighs Permanent Methadone Take-Homes, Decades Too Late In March 2020, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections among patients and staff, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Drug Enforcement Admi...

USA. Practical Tools for Prescribing and Promoting Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings

19. Dezember 2021 | International

USA. Practical Tools for Prescribing and Promoting Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings This resource provides information to primary care providers and practices on how to implement opioid use disorder treatment using buprenorphine. It id...

Geschichte der Opioidabhängigkeit in Deutschland (Audio)

07. Dezember 2021 | National

Geschichte der Opioidabhängigkeit in Deutschland (Audio) In unserer Pilotfolge beschäftigen wir uns mit der Geschichte der Substitutionsmedizin in Deutschland. Wir beleuchten zusammen, welche Meilensteine gelegt wurden – sowohl aus medizinischer ...

Maßnahmenplan für eine nachhaltige Reduktion drogenbedingter Todesfälle in Deutschland

07. Dezember 2021 | National

Maßnahmenplan für eine nachhaltige Reduktion drogenbedingter Todesfälle in Deutschland Heino Stöver & Dirk Schäffer in: 8. Alternativer Drogen- und Suchtbericht 2021, akzept e.V. (Hrsg.), 2021 Pabst Science Publishers, S.99 ff http...

Increasing Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care: Removing the Training Requirement May Not Be Enough.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Increasing Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care: Removing the Training Requirement May Not Be Enough. Russell HA, Sanders M, Meyer JKV, Loomis E, Mullaney T, Fiscella K. J Am Board Fam Med. 2021 Nov-Dec;34(6)...

USA. Amid rising opioid overdose calls, city EMS to provide drug used in recovery

07. Dezember 2021 | International

USA. Amid rising opioid overdose calls, city EMS to provide drug used in recovery (...) On Monday, the Office of Community Health and Safety announced the successful beginnings of a pilot program that equips first responders to overdose ca...

Fulfilling a Need: A Residency-Based Program to Preserve a Suboxone Treatment Program in a Rural Community.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Fulfilling a Need: A Residency-Based Program to Preserve a Suboxone Treatment Program in a Rural Community. Buck MC, McCormick AN, Meagher MM, Kauppila G, Witt TJ. Ann Fam Med. 2021 Nov-Dec;19(6):561. doi: 10.1370/afm.2718. PMID: 347...

Association between Participation in Counseling and Retention in a Buprenorphine-Assisted Treatment Program for People Experiencing Homelessness with Opioid Use Disorder.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Association between Participation in Counseling and Retention in a Buprenorphine-Assisted Treatment Program for People Experiencing Homelessness with Opioid Use Disorder. Berry ARW, Finlayson TL, Mellis LM, Urada LA. Int J Environ Re...

Caring for persons with drug use disorders in the Yangon Region, Myanmar: Socioeconomic and psychological burden, coping strategies and barriers to coping.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Caring for persons with drug use disorders in the Yangon Region, Myanmar: Socioeconomic and psychological burden, coping strategies and barriers to coping. Thein KZK, Herberholz C, Sandar WP, Yadanar (2021) PLoS ONE 16(10): e0258183....

Accessibility to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Interventions to Improve Prescribing Among Nonaddiction Clinics in the US Veterans Health Care System.

07. Dezember 2021 | International

Accessibility to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Interventions to Improve Prescribing Among Nonaddiction Clinics in the US Veterans Health Care System. Hawkins EJ, Malte CA, Gordon AJ, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(12):...

Substance use disorder and the baby boom generation: Does Berlin outpatient addiction care face a sustained change?.

05. Dezember 2021 | National

Substance use disorder and the baby boom generation: Does Berlin outpatient addiction care face a sustained change?. Specht, S., Braun-Michl, B., Schwarzkopf, L., Piontek, D., Seitz, N.-N., Wildner, M. and Kraus, L. (2021), Drug Alco...

Estimating the number of children in households with substance use disorders in Germany.

05. Dezember 2021 | National

Estimating the number of children in households with substance use disorders in Germany. Kraus, L., Uhl, A., Atzendorf, J. et al. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 15, 63 (2021). doi.org/10.1186/s13034-021-00415-0 https:...

Schweiz/Zürich. Die Opioid-Agonisten-Therapie (Video-Clip)

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Schweiz/Zürich. Die Opioid-Agonisten-Therapie (Video-Clip) Die Opioid-Agonisten-Therapie (OAT) wurde früher Substitutionstherapie genannt. Anstelle von verunreinigtem Strassenheroin oder anderen auf dem Schwarzmarkt erworbenen erhalten Menschen i...

Schweiz/Zürich. Die Arud wird 30!

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Schweiz/Zürich. Die Arud wird 30! Die Arud feiert heute ihr 30-jähriges Bestehen! Kurz bevor der Platzspitz im Februar 1992 von den Behörden überstürzt geschlossen worden ist, gründeten engagierte Ärzte und Fachleute am 30. November 1991 die ...

Short-Acting Opioids Needed for Withdrawal in US Hospitals, Say Experts

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Short-Acting Opioids Needed for Withdrawal in US Hospitals, Say Experts Medscape - Nov 23, 2021. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963565

Telehealth for opioid use disorder treatment in low-barrier clinic settings: an exploration of clinician and staff perspectives.

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Telehealth for opioid use disorder treatment in low-barrier clinic settings: an exploration of clinician and staff perspectives. Aronowitz, S.V., Engel-Rebitzer, E., Dolan, A. et al. Harm Reduct J 18, 119 (2021). doi.org/10....

Schweiz. Abgabe von medizinischem Heroin: Verlängerung der geänderten Regelung

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Schweiz. Abgabe von medizinischem Heroin: Verlängerung der geänderten Regelung Bern, 24.11.2021 - Patientinnen und Patienten, die medizinisches Heroin erhalten, können weiterhin aufgrund strikter Kriterien bis zu sieben Tagesdosen Diacetylm...

Time to address addiction treatment inequality in hospital settings

05. Dezember 2021 | International

Time to address addiction treatment inequality in hospital settings Nielsen, Suzanne et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(21)00260-7/fulltext

USA. Progress of Four Programs from the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021.

05. Dezember 2021 | International

USA. Progress of Four Programs from the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi.org/10.17226/26060 Substance use diso...

Assessing the determinants of completing OAT induction and long-term retention: A population-based study in British Columbia, Canada

25. November 2021 | International

Assessing the determinants of completing OAT induction and long-term retention: A population-based study in British Columbia, Canada Kurz, Megan et al. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Volume 0, Issue 0, 108647 https://www.jour...

Frankfurt/Main: Methadon auch ohne Krankenschein

21. November 2021 | National

Frankfurt/Main: Methadon auch ohne Krankenschein Zwei Ärzte in Frankfurt behandeln Drogenabhängige, die keine Krankenversicherung haben. Laut dem Drogenreferat soll das Projekt verfestigt werden. (Frankfurter Rundschau, 15.11.2021) https://www.f...

SUBSTITUTIONSTHERAPIE – Wege zurück ins Leben

21. November 2021 | National

SUBSTITUTIONSTHERAPIE – Wege zurück ins Leben Mit der Substitutionstherapie steht in Deutschland eine Behandlung zur Verfügung, die vielen Opioidabhängigen eine gesundheitliche sowie soziale Stabilisierung ermöglicht. Von den geschätzten circa 16...

Hamburger Ärztekammer warnt vor Rückkehr der offenen Drogenszenen

21. November 2021 | National

Hamburger Ärztekammer warnt vor Rückkehr der offenen Drogenszenen Es ist eine drastische Warnung der Hamburger Ärztekammer: Aus ihrer Sicht droht in der Stadt eine Rückkehr der offenen Drogenszenen - so wie in den 1980er-Jahren. Grund ist, dass l...

Porträt. Zwei Jahrzehnte mit Heroin-Substitution

21. November 2021 | National

Porträt. Zwei Jahrzehnte mit Heroin-Substitution Er war süchtig, lag am Boden, sah keine Perspektive mehr und ging in eine substituierende Praxis: Seit 20 Jahren gelingt Andreas Canal mit Hilfe von Ersatzstoffen ein Leben ohne Heroin. (ÄrzteZeitu...

USA. SAMHSA Extends the Methadone Take-Home Flexibility for One Year While Working Toward a Permanent Solution

21. November 2021 | International

USA. SAMHSA Extends the Methadone Take-Home Flexibility for One Year While Working Toward a Permanent Solution The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is extending the methadone take-home flexibilities for one year,...

Schottland. SDF study benchmarks progress towards MAT implementation

21. November 2021 | International

Schottland. SDF study benchmarks progress towards MAT implementation The living experience of people in medication assisted treatment (MAT) has been surveyed by a team of thirteen researchers at Scottish Drugs Forum. The researchers all hav...

USA. Florida is the epicenter of the nation's HIV and opioid crises. This doctor is battling to stop the virus and winning.

21. November 2021 | International

USA. Florida is the epicenter of the nation's HIV and opioid crises. This doctor is battling to stop the virus and winning. (…) In less than 20 months, Tookes’ hybrid needle exchange telehealth and HIV medication outreach program has b...

Kanada. New Brunswick: Moncton woman can't continue addiction treatment unless she agrees to 'invasive' birth control method - Rebecca Billard feels her doctor’s decision is a matter of life and death for her

12. November 2021 | International

Kanada. New Brunswick: Moncton woman can't continue addiction treatment unless she agrees to 'invasive' birth control method - Rebecca Billard feels her doctor’s decision is a matter of life and death for her A Moncton woman says she fe...

USA. Speaking the Same Language: A Toolkit for Strengthening Patient-Centered Addiction Care in the United States

12. November 2021 | International

USA. Speaking the Same Language: A Toolkit for Strengthening Patient-Centered Addiction Care in the United States Why this Toolkit? Why Now? In the face of the ongoing substance use disorder (SUD) crisis and rising overdose deaths, policymakers ...

Schottland. New National Resource around Opioid Agonist Treatment

12. November 2021 | International

Schottland. New National Resource around Opioid Agonist Treatment A new National Resource has been created focusing on Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT). This resource fits under Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), but is specific to Opiate ...

Reinterpreting ethnic patterns among White and African American men who inject heroin: a social science of medicine approach

12. November 2021 | International

Reinterpreting ethnic patterns among White and African American men who inject heroin: a social science of medicine approach The Qualitative Methods Journal Club discuss an article which sought to identify and explain assorted health disparities ...

USA. As Overdose Deaths Soar, DEA-Wary Pharmacies Shy From Dispensing Addiction Medication

12. November 2021 | International

USA. As Overdose Deaths Soar, DEA-Wary Pharmacies Shy From Dispensing Addiction Medication (…) Across the country, when a pharmacy stops providing buprenorphine, the ripple effects can be far-reaching. (KHN – Kaiser Health News, USA, 08.11.2021) ...

Adherence to and Retention in Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adolescents and Young Adults.

09. November 2021 | International

Adherence to and Retention in Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adolescents and Young Adults. Viera A, Bromberg DJ, Whittaker S, Refsland BM, Stanojlović M, Nyhan K, Altice FL. Epidemiol Rev. 2020 Jan 31;42(1):41-56. doi: 10....

Treatment-seeking behaviour among people with opioid use disorder in the high-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

09. November 2021 | International

Treatment-seeking behaviour among people with opioid use disorder in the high-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hall N, Le L, Majmudar I, Teesson M, Mihalopoulos C. PLoS One. 2021 Oct 15;16(10):e0258620. doi: 1...

Fluctuations in barriers to medication treatment for opioid use disorder prescribing over the course of a one-year external facilitation intervention.

09. November 2021 | International

Fluctuations in barriers to medication treatment for opioid use disorder prescribing over the course of a one-year external facilitation intervention. Gustavson AM, Kenny ME, Wisdom JP, Salameh HA, Ackland PE, Gordon AJ, Hagedorn HJ. ...

Emergency Physicians Ability to Recognize and Diagnose Opiate Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study.

09. November 2021 | International

Emergency Physicians Ability to Recognize and Diagnose Opiate Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study. Crain C, Meyer T, Webster D, Fraser J, Atkinson P. Cureus. 2021 Sep 23;13(9):e18216. doi: 10.7759/cureus.18216. PMID: 34722028; PMCID: P...

Training in Safe Opioid Prescribing and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Internal Medicine Residencies: a National Survey of Program Directors.

09. November 2021 | International

Training in Safe Opioid Prescribing and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Internal Medicine Residencies: a National Survey of Program Directors. Windish DM, Catalanotti JS, Zaas A, Kisielewski M, Moriarty JP. J Gen Intern Med. 2021...

Prescribers' satisfaction with delivering medications for opioid use disorder.

09. November 2021 | International

Prescribers' satisfaction with delivering medications for opioid use disorder. Knudsen HK, Brown R, Jacobson N, Horst J, Kim JS, Kim H, Madden LM, Haram E, Molfenter T. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2021 Oct 18;16(1):78. doi: 10.118...

Learning Health System Investigators. Bridging Recovery Initiative Despite Gaps in Entry (BRIDGE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a bridge clinic compared with usual care for patients with opioid use disorder.

09. November 2021 | International

Learning Health System Investigators. Bridging Recovery Initiative Despite Gaps in Entry (BRIDGE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a bridge clinic compared with usual care for patients with opioid use disorder. Marcovitz...

Validation of screening tools for common mental health disorders in the methadone maintenance population in Hanoi, Vietnam.

09. November 2021 | International

Validation of screening tools for common mental health disorders in the methadone maintenance population in Hanoi, Vietnam. Mughal AY, Stockton MA, Bui Q, Go V, Ha TV, Pence BW, Gaynes BN. BMC Psychiatry. 2021 Oct 5;21(1):488. doi: 1...

People Who Inject Drugs and have tuberculosis: Opioid Substitution Therapy improves treatment outcomes in Ukraine.

09. November 2021 | International

People Who Inject Drugs and have tuberculosis: Opioid Substitution Therapy improves treatment outcomes in Ukraine. Fomenko T, Meteliuk A, Korinchuk L, Denisiuk O, Aslanyan G, Islam Z, Zachariah R. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2021 Sep 29;15(...

Quality of Life in Opioid Replacement Therapy: A Naturalistic Cross-Sectional Comparison of Methadone/Levomethadone, Buprenorphine, and Diamorphine Patients.

06. November 2021 | National

Quality of Life in Opioid Replacement Therapy: A Naturalistic Cross-Sectional Comparison of Methadone/Levomethadone, Buprenorphine, and Diamorphine Patients. Guillery SPE, Hellweg R, Kronenberg G, Bohr U, Kunte H, Enge S. Eur Addict ...

Neurocognitive, psychiatric, and substance use characteristics in a diverse sample of persons with OUD who are starting methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone in opioid treatment programs.

06. November 2021 | International

Neurocognitive, psychiatric, and substance use characteristics in a diverse sample of persons with OUD who are starting methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone in opioid treatment programs. Scott TM, Arnsten J, Olsen JP, Arias F, Cunningham CO,...

Australien. Out-of-pocket costs for people receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) equates to one-eight of their income new study shows

06. November 2021 | International

Australien. Out-of-pocket costs for people receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) equates to one-eight of their income new study shows Out-of-pocket costs associated with Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) equate to one-eighth of participants incom...

Schweiz. Nationale Statistik der Substitutionsbehandlungen mit Opioid-Agonisten – Ergebnisse 2020.

06. November 2021 | International

Schweiz. Nationale Statistik der Substitutionsbehandlungen mit Opioid-Agonisten – Ergebnisse 2020. Labhart F., & Maffli E. (2021). Lausanne: Sucht Schweiz. https://www.suchtschweiz.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/DocUpload/2021/Bericht-...

Berlin. Neue Räume dringend gesucht: Berlins älteste und größte Substitutionsambulanz steht vor dem Aus

01. November 2021 | National

Berlin. Neue Räume dringend gesucht: Berlins älteste und größte Substitutionsambulanz steht vor dem Aus Der Mietvertrag für unsere Ambulanz für Integrierte Drogenhilfe in der Kochstraße in Kreuzberg läuft zum Jahresende aus. In der Ambulanz werde...

Berlin. Drogennotdienst am Checkpoint Charlie Berlins größte Anlaufstelle für Heroin-Substituierte sucht dringend neue Räume

31. Oktober 2021 | National

Berlin. Drogennotdienst am Checkpoint Charlie Berlins größte Anlaufstelle für Heroin-Substituierte sucht dringend neue Räume Der Drogennotdienst in Kreuzberg soll nach fast 20 Jahren umziehen. Doch welcher Vermieter will eine Einrichtung für 350 ...

Research priorities for expanding access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder in the United States: A National Institute on Drug Abuse Center for Clinical Trials Network Task Force report.

31. Oktober 2021 | International

Research priorities for expanding access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder in the United States: A National Institute on Drug Abuse Center for Clinical Trials Network Task Force report. Joudrey PJ, Bart G, Brooner RK, Brown L, ...

Barriers for Implementing the Hub and Spoke Model to Expand Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: A Case Study of Montana.

31. Oktober 2021 | International

Barriers for Implementing the Hub and Spoke Model to Expand Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: A Case Study of Montana. Green B, Rhubart DC, Filteau MR. Subst Abuse. 2021 Aug 30;15:11782218211039781. doi: 10.1177/11782218211039781. ...

Global patterns in opioid dependence and treatment: past history, current interventions, and future action (Video)

31. Oktober 2021 | International

Global patterns in opioid dependence and treatment: past history, current interventions, and future action (Video) Keynote speaker: Presidential Professor Emeritus, David T. Courtwright, author and historian on drug use. This session examin...

USA. Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies

31. Oktober 2021 | International

USA. Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies We have been promoting the potential advantages of primary care-based drug treatment, including a reduction health inequalities and the stigma associated the use of drugs. Following a well-atte...

Köln. Tagesthemen-Reportage aus der Kölner Diamorphin-Ambulanz

21. Oktober 2021 | National

Köln. Tagesthemen-Reportage aus der Kölner Diamorphin-Ambulanz (Tagesthemen, Mittendrin-Reportage, ARD, 11.10.2021, Video, 25:52 – 31:07) https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/tagesthemen/das-erste/Y3JpZDovL2Rhc2Vyc3RlLmRlL3RhZ2VzdGhlbWVuLzNjOGE2ODY...

Afghanistan. Detoxing the Taliban way: Inside the clinic where Afghanistan's addicts are forced into withdrawal

21. Oktober 2021 | International

Afghanistan. Detoxing the Taliban way: Inside the clinic where Afghanistan's addicts are forced into withdrawal According to anti-narcotics experts, 11 per cent of Afghanistan's 34 million population are drug users, with four...

The Dehumanisation of Afghan Drug Users

21. Oktober 2021 | International

The Dehumanisation of Afghan Drug Users The mass detention and forced treatment of people who use drugs in Afghanistan reminds us of the darkest periods of history. A year ago we filmed people who use drugs in Kabul, Afghanistan, in co-operation...

Afghanistan. Drugs users caught up in Taliban crackdown as group continues to impose Islamic law in Afghanistan (Video)

21. Oktober 2021 | International

Afghanistan. Drugs users caught up in Taliban crackdown as group continues to impose Islamic law in Afghanistan (Video) (SMP – South China Morning Post, HongKong, 08.10.2021), Video, 03:25) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mEQA2j0bJM&t=205s

Examining the spatial risk environment tied to the opioid crisis through a unique public health, EMS, and academic research collaborative: Lowell, Massachusetts, 2008–2018

21. Oktober 2021 | International

Examining the spatial risk environment tied to the opioid crisis through a unique public health, EMS, and academic research collaborative: Lowell, Massachusetts, 2008–2018 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335521002813

Berlin: Perspektive Substitution

17. Oktober 2021 | National

Berlin: Perspektive Substitution Berliner Ärzt:innen: Ausgabe 8/2021, S. 8 - 17 | Verfasser: Wegner, Ute Die Initiative "Substitutionstherapie - Wege zurück ins Leben" soll Nachwuchsärzt:innen für das Thema Substitution sensibilisieren und sie f...

USA/NY. Hochul signs bills to address growing overdose crisis, expand treatment into jails, prisons

17. Oktober 2021 | International

USA/NY. Hochul signs bills to address growing overdose crisis, expand treatment into jails, prisons Advocates press governor to take further steps that reduce harm amid record overdose rates. (Times Union, USA, 07.10.2021) https://www.timesunion...

Afghanistan. Astonishing Photos Show Heroin Users Forced Into Harsh ‘Rehab’ by Taliban

11. Oktober 2021 | International

Afghanistan. Astonishing Photos Show Heroin Users Forced Into Harsh ‘Rehab’ by Taliban Photographs document how Taliban fighters in Kabul rounded up 150 homeless drug users who were stripped and had their heads shaved before being locked in priso...

The duration dilemma in opioid agonist therapy.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

The duration dilemma in opioid agonist therapy. Dhanda A, Salsitz EA. J Opioid Manag. 2021 Jul-Aug;17(4):353-358. doi: 10.5055/jom.2021.0668. PMID: 34533830. Abstract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34533830/

Stepped Care for Opioid Use Disorder Train the Trainer (SCOUTT) initiative: Expanding access to medication treatment for opioid use disorder within Veterans Health Administration facilities.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Stepped Care for Opioid Use Disorder Train the Trainer (SCOUTT) initiative: Expanding access to medication treatment for opioid use disorder within Veterans Health Administration facilities. Gordon AJ, Drexler K, Hawkins EJ, Burden J, Codel...

Improve Access to Care for Opioid Use Disorder: A Call to Eliminate the X-Waiver Requirement Now.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Improve Access to Care for Opioid Use Disorder: A Call to Eliminate the X-Waiver Requirement Now. D'Onofrio G, Melnick ER, Hawk KF. Ann Emerg Med. 2021 Aug;78(2):220-222. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.03.023. Epub 2021 May 7. PMID:...

Organizational Facilitators and Barriers to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Capacity Expansion and Use.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Organizational Facilitators and Barriers to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Capacity Expansion and Use. Jacobson N, Horst J, Wilcox-Warren L, Toy A, Knudsen HK, Brown R, Haram E, Madden L, Molfenter T. J Behav Health Serv Res. 202...

Health programmes and services addressing the prevention and management of infectious diseases in people who inject drugs in Canada: a systematic integrative review.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Health programmes and services addressing the prevention and management of infectious diseases in people who inject drugs in Canada: a systematic integrative review. Bouzanis K, Joshi S, Lokker C, Pavalagantharajah S, Qiu Y, Sidhu H, Mbuagb...

Health Behavior Survey Among People Who Use Opioids: Protocol for Implementing Technology-Based Rapid Response Surveillance in Community Settings.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Health Behavior Survey Among People Who Use Opioids: Protocol for Implementing Technology-Based Rapid Response Surveillance in Community Settings. Frew PM, Randall LA, King AR, Schamel JT, Spaulding AC; HBOU Study Team, Holloway IW. ...

Changes in substance use during outpatient treatment for substance use disorders: a prospective Norwegian cohort study from 2016 to 2020.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Changes in substance use during outpatient treatment for substance use disorders: a prospective Norwegian cohort study from 2016 to 2020. Vold JH, Chalabianloo F, Aas CF, Løberg EM, Johansson KA, Fadnes LT. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Pol...

Priorities for addressing substance use disorder in humanitarian settings.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

Priorities for addressing substance use disorder in humanitarian settings. Greene MC, Haddad S, Busse A, Ezard N, Ventevogel P, Demis L, Inoue S, Gumm JC, Campello G, Tol WA, Kane JC. Confl Health. 2021 Sep 23;15(1):71. doi: 10.1186/...

A cross-sectional survey on buprenorphine-naloxone practice and attitudes in 22 Canadian emergency physician groups: a cross-sectional survey.

08. Oktober 2021 | International

A cross-sectional survey on buprenorphine-naloxone practice and attitudes in 22 Canadian emergency physician groups: a cross-sectional survey. Kestler A, Kaczorowski J, Dong K, Orkin AM, Daoust R, Moe J, Van Pelt K, Andolfatto G, Klaiman M,...

Schottland. Palliative and end-of-life care for people who use drugs: Post-event report

06. Oktober 2021 | International

Schottland. Palliative and end-of-life care for people who use drugs: Post-event report The Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) with colleagues from NHS Lanarkshire, hosted a virtual knowledge exchange event exploring palliative and end-of-lif...

USA. Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction

06. Oktober 2021 | International

USA. Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction Addiction is a medical condition. Treatment can help. Recovery is possible. Opioid addiction, also known as opioid use disorder (OUD), is a chronic and relapsing disease that can affect a...

Hof/Bayern. Substitution mit Methadon wird in Hof gefördert

24. September 2021 | National

Hof/Bayern. Substitution mit Methadon wird in Hof gefördert Hof. Die KV Bayerns (KVB) fördert im oberfränkischen Hof ein Angebot der Ärztegenossenschaft Hochfranken (ÄGH) zur Methadonsubstitution mit 100.000 Euro. Diese Summe soll nicht auf...

Hamburg. Substitutionstherapie – Der Weg zurück ins Leben

24. September 2021 | National

Hamburg. Substitutionstherapie – Der Weg zurück ins Leben Von 107 niedergelassenen Ärztinnen und Ärzten in Hamburg, die Opioidabhängige substituieren, sind lediglich drei jünger als 40 Jahre. Im Editorial spricht PD Dr. Birgit Wulff, Vizepräsiden...

Treatment for opioid use disorder in the Florida medicaid population: Using a cascade of care model to evaluate quality.

24. September 2021 | International

Treatment for opioid use disorder in the Florida medicaid population: Using a cascade of care model to evaluate quality. Johnson K, Hills H, Ma J, Brown CH, McGovern M. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2021 Mar 4;47(2):220-228. doi: 10.1080/00952990.202...

Suchtbekämpfung sollte nicht allein Sache der Ärzte sein

20. September 2021 | National

Suchtbekämpfung sollte nicht allein Sache der Ärzte sein München – Die Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns (KVB) unterstützt die Ärztegenossenschaft Hochfranken (ÄGH) in Hof beim Aufbau eines größeren Angebots zur Methadonsubstitution in Oberfran...

Jennys Leben mit Drogen 2: Von chronischen Schmerzen zu Heroin aus dem Darknet (Teil 2)

20. September 2021 | National

Jennys Leben mit Drogen 2: Von chronischen Schmerzen zu Heroin aus dem Darknet (Teil 2) Jenny T. lebt in einem kleinen Ort in Brandenburg. Im Interview erzählt sie, wie sie sich gegen ihre chronischen Schmerzen selbst geholfen hat und dadurch opi...

Jennys Leben mit Drogen 1: Von chronischen Schmerzen zu Heroin aus dem Darknet (Teil 1)

20. September 2021 | National

Jennys Leben mit Drogen 1: Von chronischen Schmerzen zu Heroin aus dem Darknet (Teil 1) Jenny T. lebt in einem kleinen Ort in Brandenburg. Im Interview erzählt sie, wie sie sich gegen ihre chronischen Schmerzen selbst geholfen hat und dadurch opi...

Neuseeland. Opioid addicts waiting two years for help in Southland and Otago

20. September 2021 | International

Neuseeland. Opioid addicts waiting two years for help in Southland and Otago Southern opioid addicts have to wait two years for opioid substitution treatment because the program is underfunded. (Stuff, neusseland, 07.08.2021) https://www.s...

Contingency Management Programme Team. Using a pragmatically adapted, low-cost contingency management intervention to promote heroin abstinence in individuals undergoing treatment for heroin use disorder in UK drug services (PRAISE): a cluster randomised

20. September 2021 | International

Contingency Management Programme Team. Using a pragmatically adapted, low-cost contingency management intervention to promote heroin abstinence in individuals undergoing treatment for heroin use disorder in UK drug services (PRAISE): a cluster ran...

HIV and overdoses: diversifying therapies for opioid use disorder

20. September 2021 | International

HIV and overdoses: diversifying therapies for opioid use disorder Waters, Richard C et al. The Lancet, Volume 398, Issue 10302, 741 - 742 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)01251-4/fulltext

Covid-19 und Opioidsubstitution: „Notlösungen“ – oder Optionen für die Zukunft nach der Pandemie - Vorschläge der Vorsitzenden der KV-Qualitätskommissionen Opioidsubstitution

07. September 2021 | National

Covid-19 und Opioidsubstitution: „Notlösungen“ – oder Optionen für die Zukunft nach der Pandemie - Vorschläge der Vorsitzenden der KV-Qualitätskommissionen Opioidsubstitution Positionspapier - Überarbeitete Fassung vom 15.08.2021 nach Diskussion ...

Evaluation of a Digital Health Initiative in Illicit Substance Use: Cross-sectional Survey Study.

06. September 2021 | International

Evaluation of a Digital Health Initiative in Illicit Substance Use: Cross-sectional Survey Study. Kershaw S, Birrell L, Deen H, Newton NC, Stapinski LA, Champion KE, Kay-Lambkin F, Teesson M, Chapman C. J Med Internet Res. 2021 Aug 1...

Potential Effects of Digital Inequality on Treatment Seeking for Opioid Use Disorder.

06. September 2021 | International

Potential Effects of Digital Inequality on Treatment Seeking for Opioid Use Disorder. Garett R, Young SD. Int J Ment Health Addict. 2021 Aug 27:1-6. doi: 10.1007/s11469-021-00629-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34466133; PMCID: PMC8395...

Retention in opioid agonist treatment: a rapid review and meta-analysis comparing observational studies and randomized controlled trials.

06. September 2021 | International

Retention in opioid agonist treatment: a rapid review and meta-analysis comparing observational studies and randomized controlled trials. Klimas J, Hamilton MA, Gorfinkel L, Adam A, Cullen W, Wood E. Syst Rev. 2021 Aug 6;10(1):216. d...

Improving Treatment Together: a protocol for a multi-phase, community-based participatory, and co-design project to improve youth opioid treatment service experiences in British Columbia.

06. September 2021 | International

Improving Treatment Together: a protocol for a multi-phase, community-based participatory, and co-design project to improve youth opioid treatment service experiences in British Columbia. Marchand K, Tallon C, Katan C, Fairbank J, Fogarty O...

Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey.

06. September 2021 | International

Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey. Oguya FO, Kenya PR, Ongecha F, Mureithi P, Musyoka H, Muraguri N, Mundia B, Angira C, Shose M, Bash...

Predictors of retention in the treatment for opioid dependence: A prospective, observational study from India.

06. September 2021 | International

Predictors of retention in the treatment for opioid dependence: A prospective, observational study from India. Shouan A, Ghosh A, Singh SM, Basu D, Mattoo SK. Indian J Psychiatry. 2021 Jul-Aug;63(4):355-365. doi: 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJ...

Coercion into addiction treatment and subsequent substance use patterns among people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver, Canada.

01. September 2021 | International

Coercion into addiction treatment and subsequent substance use patterns among people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver, Canada. Pilarinos A, Barker B, Nosova E, Milloy MJ, Hayashi K, Wood E, Kerr T, DeBeck K. Addiction. 2020 Jan;115...

Mobile Telemedicine for Buprenorphine Treatment in Rural Populations With Opioid Use Disorder.

01. September 2021 | International

Mobile Telemedicine for Buprenorphine Treatment in Rural Populations With Opioid Use Disorder. Weintraub E, Seneviratne C, Anane J, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(8):e2118487. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.18487 https://jaman...

The Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative of the National Institutes of Health.

01. September 2021 | International

The Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative of the National Institutes of Health. Baker RG, Koroshetz WJ, Volkow ND. JAMA. Published online August 26, 2021. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.13300 https://jamanetwork.com/journ...

Partnering With State Health Departments to Address Injection-Related Infections During the Opioid Epidemic: Experience at a Safety Net Hospital.

01. September 2021 | International

Partnering With State Health Departments to Address Injection-Related Infections During the Opioid Epidemic: Experience at a Safety Net Hospital. Burns RH, Pierre CM, Marathe JG, Ruiz-Mercado G, Taylor JL, Kimmel SD, Johnson SL, Fukuda HD, ...

Opioid-Abhängigkeit. Substitutions-Therapie langfristig anlegen

27. August 2021 | National

Opioid-Abhängigkeit. Substitutions-Therapie langfristig anlegen (...) »Die Substitutionstherapie ist ein gutes Behandlungsangebot für Personen, die an einer Abhängigkeit von Opioiden, meist Heroin, leiden«, erklärte Dr. Gerald Quitterer, Präsiden...

USA. First Opinion: Medically, legally, and morally, emergency departments cannot ignore addiction care

26. August 2021 | International

USA. First Opinion: Medically, legally, and morally, emergency departments cannot ignore addiction care (…) The treatment a person receives in an emergency department can often make the difference between life and death. This is particularly true...

USA. "How To" Webinar - Expanding Use of Mobile Vans

26. August 2021 | International

USA. "How To" Webinar - Expanding Use of Mobile Vans AATOD produced a webinar on August 11, 2021, which described how OTPs can expand their blueprint throughout the country by expanding the use of mobile vans. The Drug Enforcement Administration ...

Changes in methadone take-home dosing before and after COVID-19 [published online ahead of print, 2021 Jun 24].

17. August 2021 | International

Changes in methadone take-home dosing before and after COVID-19 [published online ahead of print, 2021 Jun 24]. Amram O, Amiri S, Thorn EL, Lutz R, Joudrey PJ. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2021;108552. doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108552 https:/...

Characterizing the Clinical use of a Novel Video-assisted Dosing Protocol With Secure Medication Dispensers to Reduce Barriers to Opioid Treatment.

17. August 2021 | International

Characterizing the Clinical use of a Novel Video-assisted Dosing Protocol With Secure Medication Dispensers to Reduce Barriers to Opioid Treatment. Brooklyn JR, Stothart M, Stunell M, Berman VM, Rylant D, Hanson M. J Addict Med. 2021...

Treatment Outcomes Among Black Adults Receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder.

17. August 2021 | International

Treatment Outcomes Among Black Adults Receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder. Parlier-Ahmad AB, Pugh M Jr, Martin CE. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2021 Jul 12:1–11. doi: 10.1007/s40615-021-01095-4. Epub ahead of print. PMI...

Receipt of medications for opioid use disorder among youth engaged in primary care: data from 6 health systems.

17. August 2021 | International

Receipt of medications for opioid use disorder among youth engaged in primary care: data from 6 health systems. Bagley SM, Chavez L, Braciszewski JM, Akolsile M, Boudreau DM, Lapham G, Campbell CI, Bart G, Yarborough BJH, Samet JH, Saxon AJ...

Financial sustainability of payment models for office-based opioid treatment in outpatient clinics.

17. August 2021 | International

Financial sustainability of payment models for office-based opioid treatment in outpatient clinics. Hodgkin D, Horgan C, Bart G. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2021 Jul 5;16(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s13722-021-00253-7. PMID: 34225785; PMCID: PMC8...

Outpatient care for opioid use disorder among the commercially insured: Use of medication and psychosocial treatment.

17. August 2021 | International

Outpatient care for opioid use disorder among the commercially insured: Use of medication and psychosocial treatment. Busch AB, Greenfield SF, Reif S, Normand ST, Huskamp HA. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2020 Aug;115:108040. doi: 10.1016/j.j...

“It’s like ‘liquid handcuffs”: The effects of take-home dosing policies on Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) patients’ lives.

17. August 2021 | International

“It’s like ‘liquid handcuffs”: The effects of take-home dosing policies on Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) patients’ lives. Frank, D., Mateu-Gelabert, P., Perlman, D.C. et al. Harm Reduct J 18, 88 (2021). doi.org/10.11...

Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine in Addictions

17. August 2021 | International

Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine in Addictions Mayet S., Arshad S., McCaw I., Hashmani Z., Drozdova Z., Gledhill A., Shahbaz S., and Phillips T. Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems, Published Ahead of Print, August 2, 2021 http...

Treatment of opium addiction in persian medicine: A review study.

14. August 2021 | International

Treatment of opium addiction in persian medicine: A review study. Kamali M, Kamali H, Doustmohammadi M, Sheikhbardsiri H, Moghadari M. J Educ Health Promot. 2021 May 20;10:157. doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_5_21. PMID: 34222532; PMCID: PMC8...

USA. The New Mobile Methadone Rules And What They Mean For Treatment Access

14. August 2021 | International

USA. The New Mobile Methadone Rules And What They Mean For Treatment Access Mobile narcotic treatment programs (or vans that travel to multiple locations to deliver methadone treatment) are one strategy to increase access to evidence-based treatm...

Implementation of emergency department-initiated buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in a rural southern state.

14. August 2021 | International

Implementation of emergency department-initiated buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in a rural southern state. Bogan C, Jennings L, Haynes L, Barth K, Moreland A, Oros M, Goldsby S, Lane S, Funcell C, Brady K. J Subst Abuse Treat....

Factors affecting addiction severity index (ASI) among clients enrolled in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) program in Myanmar.

14. August 2021 | International

Factors affecting addiction severity index (ASI) among clients enrolled in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) program in Myanmar. Tun, S., Vicknasingam, B. & Singh, D. Harm Reduct J 18, 84 (2021). https://doi.org/10....

USA. “How To” Webinar – Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans

14. August 2021 | International

USA. “How To” Webinar – Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans AATOD produced a webinar, which described how OTPs can expand their blueprint throughout the country by expanding the use of mobile vans. The Drug Enforcement Administration released its fi...

USA. New York Initiative Reduces Barriers to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

14. August 2021 | International

USA. New York Initiative Reduces Barriers to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Ithaca-based program to evaluate components of its comprehensive service delivery model. (PEW Trusts, USA, 26,07.2021) https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-ana...

Freiburg. Substitution: Weite Wege für Drogenabhängige aus dem Landkreis zum Methadon

24. Juli 2021 | National

Freiburg. Substitution: Weite Wege für Drogenabhängige aus dem Landkreis zum Methadon Kreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. Expertinnen fordern mehr medizinische Unterstützung und Behandlungsmöglichkeiten für Drogenabhängige. Weil es wenige Praxe...

When will opioid agonist therapy become a normal part of comprehensive health care?

24. Juli 2021 | International

When will opioid agonist therapy become a normal part of comprehensive health care? Pallavi Prathivadi and Elizabeth A Sturgiss Med J Aust 2021; 214 (11): . || doi: 10.5694/mja2.51095 https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2021/214/11/when-will-opioid-...

USA. NIH-funded study tests “one-stop” mobile clinics to deliver HIV, substance use care

24. Juli 2021 | International

USA. NIH-funded study tests “one-stop” mobile clinics to deliver HIV, substance use care A clinical trial is underway in five U.S. cities to determine whether delivering integrated health services through mobile clinics can improve HIV and substa...

USA. More Americans Gaining Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment, But Race Matters

24. Juli 2021 | International

USA. More Americans Gaining Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment, But Race Matters Opioid addiction treatment has become more widely available to Medicaid recipients under the Affordable Care Act, but Black patients are much less likely tha...

USA. EMERGENCY: Hospitals are Violating Federal Law by Denying Required Care for Substance Use Disorders in Emergency Departments

24. Juli 2021 | International

USA. EMERGENCY: Hospitals are Violating Federal Law by Denying Required Care for Substance Use Disorders in Emergency Departments Sika Yeboah-Sampong, Ellen Weber, Sally Friedman LAC – Legal Action Centre, USA, Copyright 2021 https://www.lac.or...

What treatment and services are effective for people who are homeless and use drugs? A systematic ‘review of reviews’.

24. Juli 2021 | International

What treatment and services are effective for people who are homeless and use drugs? A systematic ‘review of reviews’. Miler JA, Carver H, Masterton W, Parkes T, Maden M, Jones L, et al. (2021) PLoS ONE 16(7): e0254729. doi.org/10.13...

Using a pragmatically adapted, low-cost contingency management intervention to promote heroin abstinence in individuals undergoing treatment for heroin use disorder in UK drug services (PRAISE): a cluster randomised trial.

24. Juli 2021 | International

Using a pragmatically adapted, low-cost contingency management intervention to promote heroin abstinence in individuals undergoing treatment for heroin use disorder in UK drug services (PRAISE): a cluster randomised trial. Metrebian N, Weav...

Opium dependence and the potential impact of changes in treatment coverage level: A dynamic modeling study.

15. Juli 2021 | International

Opium dependence and the potential impact of changes in treatment coverage level: A dynamic modeling study. Rafiemanesh H, Rahimi-Movaghar A, Haghdoost AA, Noroozi A, Gholami J, Vahdani B, Afshar A, Salehi M, Etemad K. Health Promot ...

Mobile methadone dispensing in Delhi, India: implementation research.

15. Juli 2021 | International

Mobile methadone dispensing in Delhi, India: implementation research. Rao R, Yadav D, Bhad R, Rajhans P. Bull World Health Organ. 2021 Jun 1;99(6):422-428. doi: 10.2471/BLT.20.251983. Epub 2021 Mar 19. PMID: 34108752; PMCID: PMC81641...

Plausibility of patient-centred care in high-intensity methadone treatment: reflections of providers and patients.

15. Juli 2021 | International

Plausibility of patient-centred care in high-intensity methadone treatment: reflections of providers and patients. Marshall K, Maina G, Sherstobitoff J. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2021 Jun 29;16(1):42. doi: 10.1186/s13722-021-00251-9. PM...

Expanding buprenorphine treatment to people experiencing homelessness through a mobile, multidisciplinary program in an urban, underserved setting.

15. Juli 2021 | International

Expanding buprenorphine treatment to people experiencing homelessness through a mobile, multidisciplinary program in an urban, underserved setting. O'Gurek DT, Jatres J, Gibbs J, Latham I, Udegbe B, Reeves K. J Subst Abuse Treat. 202...

Telehealth Utilization Is Associated with Lower Risk of Discontinuation of Buprenorphine: a Retrospective Cohort Study of US Veterans.

15. Juli 2021 | International

Telehealth Utilization Is Associated with Lower Risk of Discontinuation of Buprenorphine: a Retrospective Cohort Study of US Veterans. Vakkalanka JP, Lund BC, Ward MM, Arndt S, Field RW, Charlton M, Carnahan RM. J Gen Intern Med. 202...

Bundesdrogenbeauftragte. Dritter Runder Tisch zur Substitutionsversorgung

03. Juli 2021 | National

Bundesdrogenbeauftragte. Dritter Runder Tisch zur Substitutionsversorgung Drogenbeauftragte Ludwig: „Suchtmedizin und speziell die Behandlung Opiatabhängiger muss festes Thema in der ärztlichen Aus-, Fort- und Weiterbildung werden!“ (Drogenbeauft...

Substitutionsversorgung: Appell an Ärzte für mehr Engagement

03. Juli 2021 | National

Substitutionsversorgung: Appell an Ärzte für mehr Engagement Berlin – Die Drogenbeauftragte der Bundesregierung, Daniela Ludwig, hat an die Ärzte appelliert, sich vermehrt in die Substitutionsversorgung einzubringen. Hintergrund des Aufrufs war d...

USA. DEA Finalizes Measures to Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment - Improved access will benefit rural and underserved areas with limited treatment options

03. Juli 2021 | International

USA. DEA Finalizes Measures to Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment - Improved access will benefit rural and underserved areas with limited treatment options WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration today announced an important step to im...

Interview mit Daniela Ludwig, Bundesdrogenbeauftragte, und Dr. med. (I) Klaus Reinhardt, Präsident der Bundesärztekammer: „Die ärztliche Tätigkeit fällt auf fruchtbaren Boden“

18. Juni 2021 | National

Interview mit Daniela Ludwig, Bundesdrogenbeauftragte, und Dr. med. (I) Klaus Reinhardt, Präsident der Bundesärztekammer: „Die ärztliche Tätigkeit fällt auf fruchtbaren Boden“ Dtsch Arztebl 2021; 118(24): A-1213 / B-1000 Bühring, Petra Die Subs...

Opioidabhängige Menschen: Wege zurück ins Leben

18. Juni 2021 | National

Opioidabhängige Menschen: Wege zurück ins Leben Dtsch Arztebl 2021; 118(24): A-1211 / B-997 Kunstmann, Wilfried; Bohr, Ulrich; Scherbaum, Norbert; Wodarz, Norbert https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/219725

München. Condrobs erweitert sein Angebot um Drogenberatung in der Drogenhilfe: Regelmäßige Videoberatung für Betroffene und Angehörige

11. Juni 2021 | National

München. Condrobs erweitert sein Angebot um Drogenberatung in der Drogenhilfe: Regelmäßige Videoberatung für Betroffene und Angehörige Funktioniert mit Desktops, Laptops, Tablets oder Handys sicher verschlüsselte Videoanrufe mit KBV-Zertifi...

UK. London’s first dedicated detox unit for homeless people set to open

11. Juni 2021 | International

UK. London’s first dedicated detox unit for homeless people set to open Service, led by PHE London, was set up in partnership with the Greater London Authority, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, borough councils and the City of Lon...

State of the art treatment options for Pakistan's opioid, alcohol and methamphetamine crisis.

08. Juni 2021 | International

State of the art treatment options for Pakistan's opioid, alcohol and methamphetamine crisis. Islam M. J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Jun;70(6):1063-1068. doi: 10.5455/JPMA.29284. PMID: 32810107. https://jpma.org.pk/article-details/9967?arti...

Mobile methadone medication units: A brief history, scoping review and research opportunity.

08. Juni 2021 | International

Mobile methadone medication units: A brief history, scoping review and research opportunity. Chan B, Hoffman KA, Bougatsos C, Grusing S, Chou R, McCarty D. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2021 May 16;129:108483. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108483....

Prospective Study on Factors Associated with Referral of Patients with Opioid Maintenance Therapy from Specialized Addictive Disorders Centers to Primary Care.

08. Juni 2021 | International

Prospective Study on Factors Associated with Referral of Patients with Opioid Maintenance Therapy from Specialized Addictive Disorders Centers to Primary Care. Guillou-Landreat M, Levassor P, Guerlais M, Sebille V, Victorri-Vigneau C. ...

Bielefeld. Substitutionsbehandlung unter dem Dach der Drogenhilfe – am Beispiel Bielefeld

07. Juni 2021 | National

Bielefeld. Substitutionsbehandlung unter dem Dach der Drogenhilfe – am Beispiel Bielefeld (DROGENKURIER - magazin des jes-bundesverbands - mai 2021 nr. 126, Seiten 22-23 https://www.jes-bundesverband.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Kurier-126_fuer...

C121. Wir sind zu Besuch in einer Opiatsubstitutionspraxis (Podcast)

07. Juni 2021 | National

C121. Wir sind zu Besuch in einer Opiatsubstitutionspraxis (Podcast) Heute sind wir zu Gast in einer großen Opiatsubstitutionspraxis und sprechen über Suchttherapie, Substitution und eine neue Sicht auf Erfolge in der Suchtbehandlung. Vielen Dank...

USA. Respectful and Equitable Access to Comprehensive Healthcare (REACH) Program

07. Juni 2021 | International

USA. Respectful and Equitable Access to Comprehensive Healthcare (REACH) Program The Respectful and Equitable Access to Comprehensive Healthcare (REACH) Program provides a patient-centered, harm reduction approach to primary care for persons who ...

USA. Stanford Team Reveals Cost-Effective and Life-Saving Treatment for Nation's Opioid Disorder Epidemic

24. Mai 2021 | International

USA. Stanford Team Reveals Cost-Effective and Life-Saving Treatment for Nation's Opioid Disorder Epidemic A Stanford team of decision scientists with colleagues at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System developed a mathematical model to assess the c...

21. Juli – Internationaler Gedenktag für verstorbene Drogengebraucher_innen

24. Mai 2021 | National

21. Juli – Internationaler Gedenktag für verstorbene Drogengebraucher_innen In diesem Jahr wird es um das Thema „Versorgungssicherheit – Substitution für alle Opioidkonsument*innen“ gehen. Wir freuen und sehr, dass die Bundesdrogenbeauftragte si...

JES. 100.000 Substituierte: Resümee des „Aktionstag Substitution am 5.5.2021

24. Mai 2021 | National

JES. 100.000 Substituierte: Resümee des „Aktionstag Substitution am 5.5.2021 Im Rahmen der Coronapandemie einen neuen Aktionstag zum Thema „Substitution“ zu veranstalten, ist schon ein kleines Wagnis. Wir sind froh, dass wir dieses Wagnis eingega...

"People Don't Just Start Shooting Heroin on Their 18th Birthday": A Qualitative Study of Community Stakeholders' Perspectives on Adolescent Opioid Use and Opportunities for Intervention in Baltimore, Maryland.

18. Mai 2021 | International

"People Don't Just Start Shooting Heroin on Their 18th Birthday": A Qualitative Study of Community Stakeholders' Perspectives on Adolescent Opioid Use and Opportunities for Intervention in Baltimore, Maryland. Linton SL, Winiker A, Tormohle...

A qualitative examination of the current management of opioid use disorder and barriers to prescribing buprenorphine in a Canadian emergency department.

18. Mai 2021 | International

A qualitative examination of the current management of opioid use disorder and barriers to prescribing buprenorphine in a Canadian emergency department. Wiercigroch D, Hoyeck P, Sheikh H, Hulme J. BMC Emerg Med. 2021 Apr 15;21(1):48....

Feasibility and outcomes from an integrated bridge treatment program for opioid use disorder.

18. Mai 2021 | International

Feasibility and outcomes from an integrated bridge treatment program for opioid use disorder. Langabeer JR, Champagne-Langabeer T, Yatsco AJ, O'Neal MM, Cardenas-Turanzas M, Prater S, Luber S, Stotts A, Fadial T, Khraish G, Wang H, Bobrow B...

Practice Predictors of Buprenorphine Prescribing by Family Physicians.

18. Mai 2021 | International

Practice Predictors of Buprenorphine Prescribing by Family Physicians. Peterson LE, Morgan ZJ, Borders TF. J Am Board Fam Med. 2020 Jan-Feb;33(1):118-123. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2020.01.190235. PMID: 31907252. https://www.jabfm.org/cont...

A person’s characteristics, their treatment, and the prescriber all influence retention for opioid agonist treatment (OAT)

18. Mai 2021 | International

A person’s characteristics, their treatment, and the prescriber all influence retention for opioid agonist treatment (OAT) A new report from researchers at The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has found that a perso...

USA. The Methadone Manifesto: A Powerful Blow Against the Clinic System

13. Mai 2021 | International

USA. The Methadone Manifesto: A Powerful Blow Against the Clinic System The Methadone Manifesto is a brilliant, badass, long-overdue gut punch to the antiquated US methadone clinic system. Written by members of the Urban Survivors Union’s methado...

USA. The Methadone Manifesto

13. Mai 2021 | International

USA. The Methadone Manifesto Call to Action While methadone is the most effective treatment legally available for those diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) it is the most stigmatized and the most heavily regulated. Methadone significantly r...

Opioid Treatment Deserts: Concept development and application in a US Midwestern urban county.

13. Mai 2021 | International

Opioid Treatment Deserts: Concept development and application in a US Midwestern urban county. Hyder A, Lee J, Dundon A, Southerland LT, All D, Hammond G, et al. (2021) PLoS ONE 16(5): e0250324. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250324 ...

Würzburg. Drogenersatztherapie vorantreiben: 100.000 Substituierte bis 2022

13. Mai 2021 | National

Würzburg. Drogenersatztherapie vorantreiben: 100.000 Substituierte bis 2022 In Deutschland sind mindestens 160.000 Menschen von Opioiden – meist Heroin – abhängig. Etwas weniger als die Hälfte von ihnen macht derzeit eine Drogenersatztherap...

Australien. ‘Game changer’ treatment cuts heroin use

12. Mai 2021 | International

Australien. ‘Game changer’ treatment cuts heroin use An opioid treatment being introduced around Australia has been dubbed a game changer after dozens of users at Melbourne’s safe injecting room stopped taking heroin. The Richmond site was among...

Using Patient Voice to Personalize the Opioid Epidemic: An Evaluation of 2 Educational Interventions.

12. Mai 2021 | International

Using Patient Voice to Personalize the Opioid Epidemic: An Evaluation of 2 Educational Interventions. Schlaudecker J, Zamudio O, Goodnow K, Pallerla H, Regan S. J Patient Exp. 2020 Dec;7(6):964-968. doi: 10.1177/2374373520948401. Epu...

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Improve Short-term Residential OUD Treatment Completion and Retention

09. Mai 2021 | International

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Improve Short-term Residential OUD Treatment Completion and Retention Little is known about the impact of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) on residential OUD treatment outcomes. Researchers ext...

USA. The Number Needed to Prescribe — What Would It Take to Expand Access to Buprenorphine?

09. Mai 2021 | International

USA. The Number Needed to Prescribe — What Would It Take to Expand Access to Buprenorphine? Policies have been proposed to remove obstacles to prescribing buprenorphine to people with opioid use disorder. But a larger barrier to treatment expansi...

Substituierende Ärzt*innen werben für die Suchtmedizin (Video)

22. April 2021 | National

Substituierende Ärzt*innen werben für die Suchtmedizin (Video) Die Entwicklung der letzten Jahre zeigt eine stetige Abnahme der Zahl substituierender Ärzt*innen. Um mehr Patient*innen behandeln zu können, bedarf es mittelfristig zumindest einer g...

ArztMobil Hamburg behandelt obdachlose Opioidabhängige

22. April 2021 | National

ArztMobil Hamburg behandelt obdachlose Opioidabhängige Eintrag vom 17.4.2021 https://www.arztmobilhamburg.org/dueppelstrasse-und-winternotprogramm-17-04-2021/

Substitutionsversorgung in Deutschland - Wie ist die Lage? Fünf Fragen an Daniela Ludwig, Drogenbeauftragte des Bundes

22. April 2021 | National

Substitutionsversorgung in Deutschland - Wie ist die Lage? Fünf Fragen an Daniela Ludwig, Drogenbeauftragte des Bundes Wir haben Daniela Ludwig fünf Fragen zu ihrem Engagement für die Substitution und ihre Einschätzung der Auswirkungen der Covid-...

Iran. ‘Beating Drug Addiction in Tehran: A Women’s Clinic’

22. April 2021 | International

Iran. ‘Beating Drug Addiction in Tehran: A Women’s Clinic’ A new book ‘Beating Drug Addiction in Tehran: A Women’s Clinic’ which explores the first women-only methadone clinic in Tehran, was launched on Sunday, 11 April 2021. Written by Dr Kate ...

Pathways to 'recovery' and social reintegration: The experiences of long-term clients of methadone maintenance treatment in an Irish drug treatment setting.

22. April 2021 | International

Pathways to 'recovery' and social reintegration: The experiences of long-term clients of methadone maintenance treatment in an Irish drug treatment setting. Mayock P, Butler S. Int J Drug Policy. 2021 Apr;90:103092. doi: 10.1016/j.dr...

Evaluation of functional status among patients undergoing maintenance treatments for opioid use disorders.

22. April 2021 | International

Evaluation of functional status among patients undergoing maintenance treatments for opioid use disorders. Ruíz Ruíz, J.J., Martinez Delgado, J.M., García-Marchena, N. et al. Harm Reduct J 18, 41 (2021). doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00...

"Liquid Handcuffs" Doc - NOW AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING

22. April 2021 | International

"Liquid Handcuffs" Doc - NOW AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING Liquid Handcuffs: A Documentary to Free Methadone is now available to stream and to purchase. How great is that! It is streaming online at Vimeo where you can rent or buy it via a link on our w...

Opioid Use Disorder: Treatments and Barriers.

11. April 2021 | International

Opioid Use Disorder: Treatments and Barriers. Patel K, Bunachita S, Agarwal AA, Lyon A, Patel UK. Cureus. 2021 Feb 6;13(2):e13173. doi: 10.7759/cureus.13173. PMID: 33717718; PMCID: PMC7938868. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

Frequency of health-care utilization by adults who use illicit drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

11. April 2021 | International

Frequency of health-care utilization by adults who use illicit drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lewer D, Freer J, King E, Larney S, Degenhardt L, Tweed EJ, Hope VD, Harris M, Millar T, Hayward A, Ciccarone D, Morley KI. ...

Findings from the recovery initiation and management after overdose (RIMO) pilot study experiment.

11. April 2021 | International

Findings from the recovery initiation and management after overdose (RIMO) pilot study experiment. Scott CK, Dennis ML, Grella CE, Nicholson L, Sumpter J, Kurz R, Funk R. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2020 Jan;108:65-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2...

Palliative care for people with substance use disorder and multiple problems: a qualitative study on experiences of patients and proxies.

11. April 2021 | International

Palliative care for people with substance use disorder and multiple problems: a qualitative study on experiences of patients and proxies. Ebenau A, Dijkstra B, Ter Huurne C, Hasselaar J, Vissers K, Groot M. BMC Palliat Care. 2019 Jul...

Considering the harms of our habits: The reflexive urine drug screen in opioid use disorder treatment

02. April 2021 | International

Considering the harms of our habits: The reflexive urine drug screen in opioid use disorder treatment Khatri, Utsha G. et al. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Volume 123, 108258 Abstract https://www.journalofsubstanceabusetreatment....

USA. Illinois Methadone Patients Could Be First to Have Privacy Rolled Back After SAMHSA Rule-Change

02. April 2021 | International

USA. Illinois Methadone Patients Could Be First to Have Privacy Rolled Back After SAMHSA Rule-Change An Illinois Senator appears to be the first state lawmaker to push for a bill that would make a controversial federal rollback of opioid use diso...

USA. Progress of Four Programs from the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.

02. April 2021 | International

USA. Progress of Four Programs from the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2021. Washington,DC: The National Academies Press. doi.org/10.17226/26060. file:///Users/hans/Downl...

Caring for people who inject drugs when they are admitted to hospital

27. März 2021 | International

Caring for people who inject drugs when they are admitted to hospital Thomas D. Brothers, John Fraser, Duncan Webster CMAJ Mar 2021, 193 (12) E423-E424; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.202124 https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/12/E423

USA. What are the barriers to starting and maintaining a program of medication treatment in healthcare settings?

23. März 2021 | International

USA. What are the barriers to starting and maintaining a program of medication treatment in healthcare settings? Opioid use disorder (OUD) medications are effective life-saving treatments that help support recovery. However, only about one-third ...

Niedrigschwellige Substitution unabhängig vom Versicherungsstatus - Das Modell des Drob Inn während der Corona-Pandemie

21. März 2021 | National

Niedrigschwellige Substitution unabhängig vom Versicherungsstatus - Das Modell des Drob Inn während der Corona-Pandemie DROGENKURIER Nr. 125, März 2021 Herausgeber: JES*-Bundesverband e. V. https://www.jes-bundesverband.de/wp-content/uploads/20...

Changes in opioid-related deaths following increased access to opioid substitution treatment.

21. März 2021 | International

Changes in opioid-related deaths following increased access to opioid substitution treatment. Andersson L, Håkansson A, Berge J, Johnson B. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2021 Feb 10;16(1):15. doi: 10.1186/s13011-021-00351-4. PMID: 3...

Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioners Prescribing Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Nova Scotia: A Qualitative Study.

21. März 2021 | International

Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioners Prescribing Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Nova Scotia: A Qualitative Study. Bates AE, Martin-Misener R. Can J Nurs Res. 2021 Feb 20:844562121996222. doi: 10.1177/084456212199622...

Supportive alternate site provision of buprenorphine: Overcoming barriers and improving patient outcomes.

21. März 2021 | International

Supportive alternate site provision of buprenorphine: Overcoming barriers and improving patient outcomes. Khan A, Khan Q, Kolb E. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2021 Apr;123:108256. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2020.108256. Epub 2020 Dec 18. PMID: 3361...

Creation of an algorithm for clinical decision support for treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine in primary care.

21. März 2021 | International

Creation of an algorithm for clinical decision support for treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine in primary care. Dela Cruz AM, Walker R, Pipes R, Wakhlu S, Trivedi MH. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2021 Feb 19;16(1):12. doi: 10.118...

Essen-Holsterhausen. Sorge um die vielen Methadon-Klienten

14. März 2021 | National

Essen-Holsterhausen. Sorge um die vielen Methadon-Klienten In Essen-Holsterhausen werden stadtweit die meisten Methadon-Patienten behandelt. Sie brauchen mehr Hilfe, fordern SPD und Essener Suchthilfe. Im Stadtteil gibt es seit längerer Ze...

What Differs between Patients under Methadone and under Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Daily Clinical Practice in France? A Short Report.

14. März 2021 | International

What Differs between Patients under Methadone and under Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Daily Clinical Practice in France? A Short Report. Guillou-Landreat M, Dany A, Challet-Bouju G, Laforgue E, Leboucher J, Benoit Hardouin ...

Linking opioid use disorder treatment from hospital to community.

14. März 2021 | International

Linking opioid use disorder treatment from hospital to community. Brothers, T. D., Lewer, D., and Thakrar, A. P. (2021) Addiction, doi.org/10.1111/add.15460. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/add.15460

Changes in substance use in relation to opioid agonist therapy among people who use drugs in a Canadian setting.

14. März 2021 | International

Changes in substance use in relation to opioid agonist therapy among people who use drugs in a Canadian setting. Dong H, Hayashi K, Milloy MJ, DeBeck K, Singer J, Wong H, Wood E, Kerr T. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2020 Jul 1;212:108005. doi: 10....

Video-Counseling Intervention to Address HIV Care Engagement, Mental Health, and Substance Use Challenges: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial for Youth and Young Adults Living with HIV.

14. März 2021 | International

Video-Counseling Intervention to Address HIV Care Engagement, Mental Health, and Substance Use Challenges: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial for Youth and Young Adults Living with HIV. Saberi P, McCuistian C, Agnew E, Wootton AR, Legnitto P...

Outcomes for patients receiving telemedicine-delivered medication-based treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A retrospective chart review.

14. März 2021 | International

Outcomes for patients receiving telemedicine-delivered medication-based treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A retrospective chart review. Weintraub E, Greenblatt AD, Chang J, Welsh CJ, Berthiaume AP, Goodwin SR, Arnold R, Himelhoch SS, Benne...

Service delivery models for injectable opioid agonist treatment in Canada: 2 sequential environmental scans.

14. März 2021 | International

Service delivery models for injectable opioid agonist treatment in Canada: 2 sequential environmental scans. Eydt E, Glegg S, Sutherland C, Meador K, Trew M, Perreault M, Goyer MÈ, Le Foll B, Turnbull J, Fairbairn N. CMAJ Open. 2021 ...

Heroinabhängig in Berlin – Wo Süchtige als Kranke ernst genommen werden (Audio)

08. März 2021 | National

Heroinabhängig in Berlin – Wo Süchtige als Kranke ernst genommen werden (Audio) 40 Jahre nach Christiane F. ist Heroin noch immer Thema in einer Stadt, in der Drogen zum Nachtleben dazugehören. Ausgrenzung und Stigmatisierung gibt es in Berlin au...

Kanada. How Canadian Drug Users Helped Save an Injectable Opioid Agonist Program

05. März 2021 | International

Kanada. How Canadian Drug Users Helped Save an Injectable Opioid Agonist Program Amid a historic fatal overdose crisis, the Canadian province of Alberta wanted to end an opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment program that met the needs of patients f...

Who stays in medication treatment for opioid use disorder? A national study of outpatient specialty treatment settings

05. März 2021 | International

Who stays in medication treatment for opioid use disorder? A national study of outpatient specialty treatment settings Krawczyk, Noa et al. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Volume 126, 108329 https://www.journalofsubstanceabusetreatm...

Modelling the intervention effect of opioid agonist treatment on multiple mortality outcomes in people who inject drugs: a three-setting analysis

05. März 2021 | International

Modelling the intervention effect of opioid agonist treatment on multiple mortality outcomes in people who inject drugs: a three-setting analysis Stone, Jack et al. The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journa...

Retention in the Austrian opioid agonist treatment system: a national prospective cohort study.

05. März 2021 | International

Retention in the Austrian opioid agonist treatment system: a national prospective cohort study. Busch, M., Klein, C., Uhl, A. et al. Harm Reduct J 18, 25 (2021). doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00473-9 https://harmreductionjournal.biomed...

USA. A state policy option to expanding access to methadone: Utilize Federally Qualified Health Centers

05. März 2021 | International

USA. A state policy option to expanding access to methadone: Utilize Federally Qualified Health Centers Opioid agonist medications, such as methadone, are an effective treatment option for opioid use disorder. However, they are underutilized as o...

EMCDDA. Balancing access to opioid substitution treatment (OST) with preventing the diversion of opioid substitution medications in Europe: challenges and implications

05. März 2021 | International

EMCDDA. Balancing access to opioid substitution treatment (OST) with preventing the diversion of opioid substitution medications in Europe: challenges and implications This report reviews how opioid substitution treatment (OST) is implemented in ...

Office-Based Addiction Treatment Retention and Mortality Among People Experiencing Homelessness.

05. März 2021 | International

Office-Based Addiction Treatment Retention and Mortality Among People Experiencing Homelessness. Fine DR, Lewis E, Weinstock K, Wright J, Gaeta JM, Baggett TP. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(3):e210477. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.0477 ...

Die Substitutionstherapie Opioidabhängiger in Deutschland: Auswirkungen der 3. BtMVVÄndV aus der Sicht substituierender Ärztinnen und Ärzte

01. März 2021 | National

Die Substitutionstherapie Opioidabhängiger in Deutschland: Auswirkungen der 3. BtMVVÄndV aus der Sicht substituierender Ärztinnen und Ärzte - Opioid Substitution Treatment in Germany: Physicians’ View on the Effects of the 3rd Revision of the Narc...

Relevanz und Auswirkungen der 3. BtMVVÄndV für die Opioidsubstitutionstherapie - Ergebnisse einer qualitativen Befragung von substituierenden Ärztinnen und Ärzten

01. März 2021 | National

Relevanz und Auswirkungen der 3. BtMVVÄndV für die Opioidsubstitutionstherapie - Ergebnisse einer qualitativen Befragung von substituierenden Ärztinnen und Ärzten Relevance and Effects of the 3rd Revision of the Narcotic Drugs Prescrip...

Opioid use, regulation, and harms in Brazil: a comprehensive narrative overview of available data and indicators.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Opioid use, regulation, and harms in Brazil: a comprehensive narrative overview of available data and indicators. Maia LO, Daldegan-Bueno D, Fischer B. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2021 Jan 26;16(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s13011-021-0034...

Are patients' goals in treatment associated with expected treatment outcomes? Findings from a mixed-methods study on outpatient pharmacological treatment for opioid use disorder.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Are patients' goals in treatment associated with expected treatment outcomes? Findings from a mixed-methods study on outpatient pharmacological treatment for opioid use disorder. Rosic T, Naji L, Panesar B, Chai DB, Sanger N, Dennis BB, Mar...

Core outcomes set for research on the treatment of opioid use disorder (COS-OUD): the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network protocol for an e-Delphi consensus study.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Core outcomes set for research on the treatment of opioid use disorder (COS-OUD): the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network protocol for an e-Delphi consensus study. Karnik NS, Campbell CI, Curtis ME, Fiellin DA, Ghitza U...

Treatment Retention in Older Versus Younger Adults with Opioid Use Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis from a Large Single Center Treatment Program.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Treatment Retention in Older Versus Younger Adults with Opioid Use Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis from a Large Single Center Treatment Program. Francis AG, Croll J, Vaishnav H, Langdon K, Beaudoin FL. R I Med J (2013). 202...

The determinants of methadone maintenance treatment in opioids dependence users: A survival analysis study.

27. Februar 2021 | International

The determinants of methadone maintenance treatment in opioids dependence users: A survival analysis study. Ahmadi MA, Moradi G, Khoshravesh S, Roshani D, Qaderi N, Amjadian M. Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2020 Nov 4;34:149. doi: 10.47176...

Effects of treatment status and life quality on anxiety in MMT patients.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Effects of treatment status and life quality on anxiety in MMT patients. Cao P, Zhang Z, Zhong J, Xu S, Huang Q, Fan N. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2021 Jan 13;16(1):9. doi: 10.1186/s13011-021-00343-4. PMID: 33441176; PMCID: PMC78...

Systematic content analysis of patient evaluations of START NOW psychotherapy reveals practical strategies for improving the treatment of opioid use disorder.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Systematic content analysis of patient evaluations of START NOW psychotherapy reveals practical strategies for improving the treatment of opioid use disorder. Truong AY, Saway BF, Bouzaher MH, Rasheed MN, Monjazeb S, Everest SD, Giampalmo S...

"It's way more than just writing a prescription": A qualitative study of preferences for integrated versus non-integrated treatment models among individuals with opioid use disorder.

27. Februar 2021 | International

"It's way more than just writing a prescription": A qualitative study of preferences for integrated versus non-integrated treatment models among individuals with opioid use disorder. Saunders EC, Moore SK, Walsh O, Metcalf SA, Budney AJ, Ca...

Unemployment rate, opioids misuse and other substance abuse: quasi-experimental evidence from treatment admissions data.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Unemployment rate, opioids misuse and other substance abuse: quasi-experimental evidence from treatment admissions data. Azagba S, Shan L, Qeadan F, Wolfson M. BMC Psychiatry. 2021 Jan 10;21(1):22. doi: 10.1186/s12888-020-02981-7. PM...

Time to ACT: launching an Addiction Care Team (ACT) in an urban safety-net health system.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Time to ACT: launching an Addiction Care Team (ACT) in an urban safety-net health system. Martin M, Snyder HR, Coffa D, Steiger S, Clement JP, Ranji SR, Azari S, Nguyen OK, Lum PJ. BMJ Open Qual. 2021 Jan;10(1):e001111. doi: 10.1136/...

Kanada. A matter of life and death': U of C study details benefits of threatened opioid treatment program

27. Februar 2021 | International

Kanada. A matter of life and death': U of C study details benefits of threatened opioid treatment program An opioid dependency program facing looming closure by the UCP government has not only helped patients curb their mental health s...

Trends in Heroin Treatment Admissions in the United States by Race, Sex, and Age.

27. Februar 2021 | International

Trends in Heroin Treatment Admissions in the United States by Race, Sex, and Age. Warren EC, Kolodny A. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(2):e2036640. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.36640 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen...

EMCDDA. Maximising access to drug treatment while minimising diversion of medications — new EMCDDA report looks at striking the balance

21. Februar 2021 | International

EMCDDA. Maximising access to drug treatment while minimising diversion of medications — new EMCDDA report looks at striking the balance Opioid substitution treatment (OST) is a key evidence-based tool used to manage opioid dependence and improve ...

Factors associated with early and later dropout from methadone maintenance treatment in specialist addiction clinics: a six-year cohort study using proportional hazards frailty models for recurrent treatment episodes.

21. Februar 2021 | International

Factors associated with early and later dropout from methadone maintenance treatment in specialist addiction clinics: a six-year cohort study using proportional hazards frailty models for recurrent treatment episodes. Durand L, Boland F, O'...

Three-month outcomes from a patient-centered program to treat opioid use disorder in Iowa, USA.

21. Februar 2021 | International

Three-month outcomes from a patient-centered program to treat opioid use disorder in Iowa, USA. Lynch AC, Weber AN, Hedden S, Sabbagh S, Arndt S, Acion L. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2021 Jan 12;16(1):8. doi: 10.1186/s13011-021-00...

Developing a clinical decision support for opioid use disorders: a NIDA center for the clinical trials network working group report.

21. Februar 2021 | International

Developing a clinical decision support for opioid use disorders: a NIDA center for the clinical trials network working group report. Bart GB, Saxon A, Fiellin DA, McNeely J, Muench JP, Shanahan CW, Huntley K, Gore-Langton RE. Addict ...

Six-month retention and changes in quality of life and substance use from a low-threshold methadone maintenance therapy programme in Durban, South Africa.

21. Februar 2021 | International

Six-month retention and changes in quality of life and substance use from a low-threshold methadone maintenance therapy programme in Durban, South Africa. Scheibe A, Shelly S, Gerardy T, von Homeyer Z, Schneider A, Padayachee K, Naidoo SB, ...

Mobile telephone delivered contingency management for encouraging adherence to supervised methadone consumption: feasibility study for an RCT of clinical and cost-effectiveness (TIES).

21. Februar 2021 | International

Mobile telephone delivered contingency management for encouraging adherence to supervised methadone consumption: feasibility study for an RCT of clinical and cost-effectiveness (TIES). Taylor D, Scott J, Strang J. Pilot Feasibility S...

Vietnam. A boost for harm reduction in Viet Nam through take-home methadone doses

21. Februar 2021 | International

Vietnam. A boost for harm reduction in Viet Nam through take-home methadone doses Viet Nam – 2020 witnessed a critical step forward in the implementation of HIV harm reduction in Viet Nam where the final stages were completed in rolling out of th...

Nordmazedonien. Suchtkranke in Nordmazedonien bekommen eine Chance - Biotomaten statt Heroin. (AUDIO)

21. Februar 2021 | International

Nordmazedonien. Suchtkranke in Nordmazedonien bekommen eine Chance - Biotomaten statt Heroin. (AUDIO) (Bayerischer Rundfunk, 05.02.20219, AUDIO, 05:12) https://soundcloud.com/ard_studio_wien/blog-bio-statt-gift

Nordmazedonien. Suchtkranke in Nordmazedonien bekommen eine Chance

21. Februar 2021 | International

Nordmazedonien. Suchtkranke in Nordmazedonien bekommen eine Chance Biotomaten statt Heroin. (Bayerischer Rundfunk, 05.02.20219 https://www.ard-wien.de/2021/02/05/izbor-hilfe-fuer-suchtkranke-in-nordmazedonien/

Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte veröffentlicht Substitutionsbericht 2021

09. Februar 2021 | National

Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte veröffentlicht Substitutionsbericht 2021 Mehr Substiuierte, weniger Ärztinnen und Ärzte, Marktverschiebungen bei den Substitutionsmedikamenten. (Forum Substitutionspraxis, 09.02.2021) Bun...

BfArM. Bericht zum Substitutionsregister (Februar 2021)

04. Februar 2021 | National

BfArM. Bericht zum Substitutionsregister (Februar 2021) Der Bericht zum Substitutionsregister wird jährlich aktualisiert zur Verfügung gestellt. Er enthält Angaben zum rechtlichen Hintergrund, zum Meldeverfahren und zur Nutzung der Daten des Subs...

A Harm Reduction Approach to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in an Independent Primary Care Practice: a Qualitative Study.

04. Februar 2021 | International

A Harm Reduction Approach to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in an Independent Primary Care Practice: a Qualitative Study. Kapadia SN, Griffin JL, Waldman J, Ziebarth NR, Schackman BR, Behrends CN. J Gen Intern Med. 2021 Jan 19:1–8. doi...

HIV clinic-based buprenorphine plus naloxone versus referral for methadone maintenance therapy for treatment of opioid use disorder in HIV clinics in Vietnam (BRAVO): an open-label, randomised, non-inferiority trial

03. Februar 2021 | International

HIV clinic-based buprenorphine plus naloxone versus referral for methadone maintenance therapy for treatment of opioid use disorder in HIV clinics in Vietnam (BRAVO): an open-label, randomised, non-inferiority trial Korthuis, P Todd et al. The L...

Imperfect progress: treatment options for opioid dependence

03. Februar 2021 | International

Imperfect progress: treatment options for opioid dependence Sabin, Keith M et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 8, Issue 2, e60 - e61 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(20)30345-3/fulltext

Effect of initiation of medications for opioid use disorder on hospitalization outcomes for endocarditis and osteomyelitis in a large private hospital system in the United States, 2014–18.

03. Februar 2021 | International

Effect of initiation of medications for opioid use disorder on hospitalization outcomes for endocarditis and osteomyelitis in a large private hospital system in the United States, 2014–18. Jo, Y., Nosal, R., Vittori, A., Cordova, L., Vandev...

Filling the Gaps: Planning for the Disaster Health Needs of Patients Taking Opioids and People Using Illicit Drugs

24. Januar 2021 | International

Filling the Gaps: Planning for the Disaster Health Needs of Patients Taking Opioids and People Using Illicit Drugs Author: Rachel Kaul, Senior Policy Analyst, ASPR Office for At-Risk individuals, Behavioral Health and Community Resilience, and Fr...

USA. Trump administration will let nearly all doctors prescribe addiction medicine buprenorphine

22. Januar 2021 | International

USA. Trump administration will let nearly all doctors prescribe addiction medicine buprenorphine WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced a major shift in addiction medicine policy Thursday, giving doctors dramatically more flexibility to ...

Kanada. Wenn die Überdosis zum Alltag wird: Das Fentanyl-Drama in Kanada (Video)

12. Januar 2021 | International

Kanada. Wenn die Überdosis zum Alltag wird: Das Fentanyl-Drama in Kanada (Video) Nur zwei Milligramm können einen Erwachsenen töten: Fentanyl ist das neue Heroin, aber viel stärker, deutlich billiger und in Vancouver an jeder Ecke zu haben. Ein F...

Jürgen Lotze (1941 – 2020) -- Nachruf auf einen Pionier der Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung in Deutschland

11. Januar 2021 | National

Jürgen Lotze (1941 – 2020) -- Nachruf auf einen Pionier der Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung in Deutschland Am 15. November 2020 starb Dr.med Jürgen Lotze an den Folgen einer Infektion mit Sars-CoV-2. Bis zu seiner Pensionierung war er Ärztlicher Di...

Bericht über die Methadon-Behandlung des niedersächsischen Jugendberatungszentrums Hannover des DPWV

09. Januar 2021 | National

Bericht über die Methadon-Behandlung des niedersächsischen Jugendberatungszentrums Hannover des DPWV Dr.med. Jürgen Lotze, Marie-Louise Rabe, Hartmut Stichtenoth Niedersächsisches Ärzteblatt, Nr. 11. 46.Jahrgang, 7. Juni 1973, 359-362 Lotze_Pol...

Caring for People with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care Settings: Proceedings of a Workshop.

05. Januar 2021 | International

Caring for People with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care Settings: Proceedings of a Workshop. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2020. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi.org/10.1...

Increasing Access to Buprenorphine in Safety-Net Primary Care Clinics: The New York City Buprenorphine Nurse Care Manager Initiative.

05. Januar 2021 | International

Increasing Access to Buprenorphine in Safety-Net Primary Care Clinics: The New York City Buprenorphine Nurse Care Manager Initiative. Kaplan-Dobbs M, Kattan JA, Tuazon E, Jimenez C, Saleh S, Kunins HV. Am J Public Health. 2020 Dec 22...

Types of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Turkey: The Perceptions of Inpatients about Treatment Success.

05. Januar 2021 | International

Types of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Turkey: The Perceptions of Inpatients about Treatment Success. Erk MA, Firat S. Psychiatry Investig. 2020 Dec 11. doi: 10.30773/pi.2020.0307. Epub ahead of print. PMID...

The Opioid Crisis: How to Lessen the Burden on Emergency Departments by At-risk Populations.

05. Januar 2021 | International

The Opioid Crisis: How to Lessen the Burden on Emergency Departments by At-risk Populations. Patel S, Sheikh A, Nazir N, Monro S, Anwar A. Cureus. 2020 Nov 16;12(11):e11498. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11498. PMID: 33354444; PMCID: PMC774420...

USA. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link: Using a “cascade of care” approach to evaluate gaps in the opioid use disorder treatment pipeline

05. Januar 2021 | International

USA. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link: Using a “cascade of care” approach to evaluate gaps in the opioid use disorder treatment pipeline There are persistent gaps in the addiction “science-to-practice” pipeline that lead to mark...

USA / Florida. Let's talk about the severe shortage of addiction-treatment doctors

31. Dezember 2020 | International

USA / Florida. Let's talk about the severe shortage of addiction-treatment doctors Florida is a national leader when it comes to beautiful beaches, citrus production and ... drug overdose deaths. The Sunshine State, like the United Sta...

Hamburg. Flexibilisierung der Substitution: Niedrigschwellige Substitutionsambulanz Hamburg (Präsentation)

25. Dezember 2020 | National

Hamburg. Flexibilisierung der Substitution: Niedrigschwellige Substitutionsambulanz Hamburg (Präsentation) Christine Tügel, Jugendhilfe e.V. Hamburg, Vorstand Fabian Vorberg, Hamburg, Arzt 6. NaSuKo – Nationale Substitutionskonferenzm 16....

Lahr/Baden-Württemberg. Die Substitutionspraxis in Lahr soll erweitert werden

25. Dezember 2020 | National

Lahr/Baden-Württemberg. Die Substitutionspraxis in Lahr soll erweitert werden Die Stadt Lahr rechnet mit Kosten von etwa 50 000 Euro für die Erweiterung der Räume der Drogenhilfe in der Jammstraße. Der Umbau soll im Januar beginnen. (Badisc...

Addressing the Opioid Overdose Epidemic in the Emergency Department - Internet-based Training

25. Dezember 2020 | International

Addressing the Opioid Overdose Epidemic in the Emergency Department - Internet-based Training (CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 11.12.2020) https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/train...

Sanofi Symposium beim 29. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Suchtmedizin e.V.: „Besondere Zeiten erfordern besondere Maßnahmen“ (Video)

07. Dezember 2020 | National

Sanofi Symposium beim 29. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Suchtmedizin e.V.: „Besondere Zeiten erfordern besondere Maßnahmen“ (Video) Wie erging es Substitutionspatienten während der ersten Pandemie-Phase? Wie wurde deren Versorgung siche...

„Psychiatrie trifft Allgemeinmedizin – Substitutionstherapie als interdisziplinäre Aufgabe“

07. Dezember 2020 | National

„Psychiatrie trifft Allgemeinmedizin – Substitutionstherapie als interdisziplinäre Aufgabe“ Dr. med. John Koc, niedergelassener Facharzt für Psychiatrie in Bremen, erklärt unter anderem, wie eine optimale interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit zwischen...

Schweiz. Sucht im Alter

07. Dezember 2020 | International

Schweiz. Sucht im Alter Die Suchtproblematik im Kontext von Pflege und Betreuung stellt Pflegefachleute und -organisationen nicht nur heute, sondern auch künftig vor grosse Herausforderungen. (Themenseite von CuraViva, Schweiz) https://www.curav...

Quality of life in methadone maintenance treated patients in Long An, a southern province of Vietnam.

26. November 2020 | International

Quality of life in methadone maintenance treated patients in Long An, a southern province of Vietnam. Quyen BTT, Nguyen LT, Phuong VTV, Hoang LT. Health Psychol Open. 2020 Oct 13;7(2):2055102920953053. doi: 10.1177/2055102920953053. ...

Prescribing Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorders in the ED: A Review of Best Practices, Barriers, and Future Directions.

26. November 2020 | International

Prescribing Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorders in the ED: A Review of Best Practices, Barriers, and Future Directions. Cao SS, Dunham SI, Simpson SA. Open Access Emerg Med. 2020 Oct 14;12:261-274. doi: 10.2147/OAEM.S267416. PMID:...

Trends in the Use of Buprenorphine in US Emergency Departments, 2002-2017.

26. November 2020 | International

Trends in the Use of Buprenorphine in US Emergency Departments, 2002-2017. Rhee TG, D'Onofrio G, Fiellin DA. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Oct 1;3(10):e2021209. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.21209. PMID: 33079195; PMCID: PMC7576404. http...

NRW/Holzwickede: Kontrollierte Heroinabgabe an Schwerstabhängige

10. November 2020 | National

NRW/Holzwickede: Kontrollierte Heroinabgabe an Schwerstabhängige 200 Suchtpatienten sollen künftig in einer Arztpraxis in Holzwickede im Kreis Unna kontrolliert mit Heroin versorgt werden. (WDR, 27.10.2020) https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/...

DGS-Kongress 2020. Pakt für Substitution in Baden-Württemberg – Absichtserklärung oder mehr (Präsentation)

10. November 2020 | National

DGS-Kongress 2020. Pakt für Substitution in Baden-Württemberg – Absichtserklärung oder mehr (Präsentation) Dr. med. Paula Hezler-Rusch, Präsidentin Bezirksärztekammer Südbaden DGS 2020 P.Hetzler-Rusch - Opioidsubstitution 2020-wege aus der ...

DGS-Kongress 2020. Sicherstellung der Versorgung Opioidabhängiger - ein Beitrag der Bundesärztekammer (Präsentation)

10. November 2020 | National

DGS-Kongress 2020. Sicherstellung der Versorgung Opioidabhängiger - ein Beitrag der Bundesärztekammer (Präsentation) Wilfried Kunstmann, Bundesärztekammer DGS 2020 W.Kunstmann Versorgung-Opioidabhängiger-Sicherstellung_Beiträge-BÄK+LÄKn

DGS-Kongress 2020. Evaluation der 3. BtMVVÄndVAuswirkungen und weitere Bedarfe aus Sicht der Ärzteschaft (Präsentation)

10. November 2020 | National

DGS-Kongress 2020. Evaluation der 3. BtMVVÄndVAuswirkungen und weitere Bedarfe aus Sicht der Ärzteschaft (Präsentation) Silke Kuhn, Zentrum für Interdisziplinäre Suchtforschung der Universität Hamburg DGS_2020_S.Kuhn - Evaluation der 3. BtMVVÄndV

DGS-Kongress 2020. „Die Corona-Pandemie – eine Chance für die Versorgung?“ (Nachbericht zum Sanofi-Symposium)

10. November 2020 | National

DGS-Kongress 2020. „Die Corona-Pandemie – eine Chance für die Versorgung?“ (Nachbericht zum Sanofi-Symposium) Die Substitutionsärzte Dr. Ulrich Bohr und Dr. Christoph von Ascheraden sowie die Apothekerin Christiane Fahrmbacher-Lutz diskutierten a...

Determination of epidemiological characteristics of addicts treated in drug addiction clinics in Kabul.

09. November 2020 | International

Determination of epidemiological characteristics of addicts treated in drug addiction clinics in Kabul. Farook Mİ, İlhan MN, Koçak C. J Ethn Subst Abuse. 2020 Oct 15:1-20. doi: 10.1080/15332640.2020.1824842. Epub ahead of print. PMID...

Kanada. Report Summary: Rapid Access Models for Substance Use Services (Report at a Glance)

30. Oktober 2020 | International

Kanada. Report Summary: Rapid Access Models for Substance Use Services (Report at a Glance) A summary of Rapid Access Models for Substance Use Services (Technical Report), a review of the published literature to identify the key features of...

Kanada. Federal health minister appeals to Alberta to reconsider closing opioid treatment program

30. Oktober 2020 | International

Kanada. Federal health minister appeals to Alberta to reconsider closing opioid treatment program B.C. endorses opioid injections for treating addiction as Alberta ends program and Ontario ponders. (CBC Kanada, 18.10.2020) https://www.cbc.ca/new...

USA. Opioid use disorder? Electronic health records help pinpoint probable patients

30. Oktober 2020 | International

USA. Opioid use disorder? Electronic health records help pinpoint probable patients Researchers analyze EHR data in a new, retrospective cross-sectional study. (Eureka alert, USA, 21.10.2020 https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/...

USA. How a controversial north Phoenix methadone clinic made peace with the neighbors

30. Oktober 2020 | International

USA. How a controversial north Phoenix methadone clinic made peace with the neighbors A once-controversial 24/7 north Phoenix methadone clinic that treats people with opioid use disorder has reached a détente with its neighbors. Key to the truce...

Diamorphingestützte Behandlung in Deutschland – Stand 2020

11. Oktober 2020 | National

Diamorphingestützte Behandlung in Deutschland – Stand 2020 Christian Plattner 7. Alternativer Drogen- und Suchtbericht 2020, Seiten 47-49, Hrsg.: akzept e.V., Deutsche Aidshilfe, Berlin im Oktober 2020 https://alternativer-drogenbericht.d...

Die Novellierung der Betäubungsmittelverschreibungsverordnung – ein Muster ohne Wert?

11. Oktober 2020 | National

Die Novellierung der Betäubungsmittelverschreibungsverordnung – ein Muster ohne Wert? Claudia Schieren 7. Alternativer Drogen- und Suchtbericht 2020, Seiten 54-58, Hrsg.: akzept e.V., Deutsche Aidshilfe, Berlin im Oktober 2020 https...

USA. We Are Nurses, Not Police. The US Methadone System Expects Otherwise.

09. Oktober 2020 | International

USA. We Are Nurses, Not Police. The US Methadone System Expects Otherwise. Recent public attention to police brutality, systemic racism and oppression has brought calls for changes to a policing structure that manifestly fails to promote communit...

Barriers and facilitators to a novel low-barrier hydromorphone distribution program in Vancouver, Canada: a qualitative study.

09. Oktober 2020 | International

Barriers and facilitators to a novel low-barrier hydromorphone distribution program in Vancouver, Canada: a qualitative study. Ivsins A, Boyd J, Mayer S, Collins A, Sutherland C, Kerr T, McNeil R. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2020 Sep 11:108...

Retention and outcomes for clients attending a methadone clinic in a resource-constrained setting: a mixed methods prospective cohort study in Imphal, Northeast India.

09. Oktober 2020 | International

Retention and outcomes for clients attending a methadone clinic in a resource-constrained setting: a mixed methods prospective cohort study in Imphal, Northeast India. Kermode M, Choudhurimayum RS, Rajkumar LS, Haregu T, Armstrong G. ...

Kanada. Bringing substance use care into your primary care practice (Audio)

09. Oktober 2020 | International

Kanada. Bringing substance use care into your primary care practice (Audio) Summary Want to bring treatment for substance use disorder into your practice, but not sure where to start? In this episode of Addiction Practice Pod, addiction physici...

Kanada. 'It is a death sentence': Patients launch lawsuit after UCP cuts funding for opioid treatment program

09. Oktober 2020 | International

Kanada. 'It is a death sentence': Patients launch lawsuit after UCP cuts funding for opioid treatment program iOAT patients testified about the life-changing impact of the program. Many have found housing, become healthier, reconnected with famil...

Sansibar. Sonne, Strand und Heroin

06. Oktober 2020 | International

Sansibar. Sonne, Strand und Heroin Auf Sansibar wird tonnenweise Heroin umgesetzt. Die Droge ist billig und leicht zu bekommen, viele Einheimische sind süchtig. Lange Zeit wurden sie als Aussätzige behandelt - bis sie anfingen, sich selbst ...

Schweiz. SUMMER SCHOOL: Substitution bei Opioidabhängigkeit - Primäres Ziel ist nicht die Abstinenz

06. Oktober 2020 | International

Schweiz. SUMMER SCHOOL: Substitution bei Opioidabhängigkeit - Primäres Ziel ist nicht die Abstinenz In der Schweiz befinden sich zirka 70 Prozent der Patienten mit einer Opioidabhängigkeitserkrankung in einer Substitutionstherapie, die heut...

Malediven. State to resume methadone treatment in rehabilitation centres

06. Oktober 2020 | International

Malediven. State to resume methadone treatment in rehabilitation centres Maldives’ government confirmed on Saturday, the decision to return to ‘Methadone Maintenance Therapy’ in the state-rehabilitation offered for opiate addiction. The announce...

What are misconceptions about maintenance treatment?.

06. Oktober 2020 | International

What are misconceptions about maintenance treatment?. NIDA – National Institute on Drug Abuse, USA, Juni 2018 https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/medications-to-treat-opioid-addiction/what-are-misconceptions-about-maint...

USA. New study highlights success of a mobile clinical and outreach van in helping people on the street with opioid addiction

06. Oktober 2020 | International

USA. New study highlights success of a mobile clinical and outreach van in helping people on the street with opioid addiction A novel mobile health program created in early 2018 by the Kraft Center for Community Health at Massachusetts General Ho...

USA. Health on Wheels: Tricked-Out RVs Deliver Addiction Treatment to Rural Communities

06. Oktober 2020 | International

USA. Health on Wheels: Tricked-Out RVs Deliver Addiction Treatment to Rural Communities Colorado sends mobile addiction treatment clinics to remote underserved towns — and uses telehealth to connect patients with doctors. Even as brick-and-mortar...

Münster/Wstf. Jahresbericht der Internationalen Informations- und Koordnationsstelle für Auslandsreichen von Substitutionspatient*innen für 2019

04. Oktober 2020 | International

Münster/Wstf. Jahresbericht der Internationalen Informations- und Koordnationsstelle für Auslandsreichen von Substitutionspatient*innen für 2019 Erstellt von Ralf Gerlach im Auftrag des Ministeriums für Arbeit, Gesundheit und Soziales des Landes ...

Collaborative Video Consultations from Tertiary Care Based Telepsychiatrist to a Remote Primary Care Doctor to Manage Opioid Substitution Therapy Clinic.

06. September 2020 | International

Collaborative Video Consultations from Tertiary Care Based Telepsychiatrist to a Remote Primary Care Doctor to Manage Opioid Substitution Therapy Clinic. Pahuja E, Kumar S, Kumar A, et al. J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2020;11(3):498-501. doi:10...

Outcomes of a novel office-based opioid treatment program in an internal medicine resident continuity practice.

06. September 2020 | International

Outcomes of a novel office-based opioid treatment program in an internal medicine resident continuity practice. Pytell JD, Buresh ME, Graddy R. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2019;14(1):46. Published 2019 Dec 19. doi:10.1186/s13722-019-0175-...

Westfalen-Lippe. Zwei Ärztegenerationen gegen die Suchtkrankheit: „Substitution macht Spaß“

05. September 2020 | National

Westfalen-Lippe. Zwei Ärztegenerationen gegen die Suchtkrankheit: „Substitution macht Spaß“ Dr. Marc Schlüter und sein Vater Dr. Hans-Joachim Schlüter betreuen seit Jahrzehnten Drogenkranke in Dortmund / KVWL gründet Beirat für Substitution...

Substitution: Ein Weg aus der Drogensucht?

05. September 2020 | National

Substitution: Ein Weg aus der Drogensucht? Weniger als die Hälfte der Heroinabhängigen in Deutschland erhält derzeit eine Drogenersatztherapie. In anderen europäischen Ländern ist der Anteil deutlich höher. Nun will eine Kampagne die Quote erhöhe...

Deutsche Aidshilfe, akzept und JES starten Kampagne „100.000 Substituierte bis 2022“

05. September 2020 | National

Deutsche Aidshilfe, akzept und JES starten Kampagne „100.000 Substituierte bis 2022“ Mit der Kampagne „100.000 Substituierte bis 2022“ wollen die Deutsche Aidshilfe, der akzept Bundesverband und das Selbsthilfenetzwerk JES dazu beitragen, die Sub...

Monthly Patient Volumes of Buprenorphine-Waivered Clinicians in the US.

30. August 2020 | International

Monthly Patient Volumes of Buprenorphine-Waivered Clinicians in the US. Duncan A, Anderman J, Deseran T, Reynolds I, Stein BD. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(8):e2014045. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.14045 https://jamanetwork.com/journal...

Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Community‐Based Settings: Outcome Related to Intensity of Services and Urine Drug Test Results.

30. August 2020 | International

Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Community‐Based Settings: Outcome Related to Intensity of Services and Urine Drug Test Results. Galanter, M., Femino, J., Hunter, B. and Hauser, M. (2020), Am J Addict, 29: 271-278. ...

USA. Patients battling opioid addiction in central Appalachia face issues accessing drug treatment

30. August 2020 | International

USA. Patients battling opioid addiction in central Appalachia face issues accessing drug treatment Despite its proven effectiveness as a treatment for opioid use disorders (OUD), buprenorphine is not reaching patients in central Appalachia, the e...

Association of Pregnancy and Insurance Status With Treatment Access for Opioid Use Disorder.

23. August 2020 | International

Association of Pregnancy and Insurance Status With Treatment Access for Opioid Use Disorder. Patrick SW, Richards MR, Dupont WD, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(8):e2013456. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.13456 Association of Pregnan...

The Value of Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Family Medicine: From the Patient Perspective.

23. August 2020 | International

The Value of Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Family Medicine: From the Patient Perspective. Kane C, Leiner C, Harless C, Foley KA, Fagan EB, Wilson CG. J Am Board Fam Med. 2020;33(4):611-615. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2020.04.190389 The Val...

Migration experiences, life conditions, and drug use practices of Russian-speaking drug users who live in Paris: a mixed-method analysis from the ANRS-Coquelicot study.

23. August 2020 | International

Migration experiences, life conditions, and drug use practices of Russian-speaking drug users who live in Paris: a mixed-method analysis from the ANRS-Coquelicot study. Tibi-Lévy, Y., Serebryakova, D., Jauffret-Roustide, M. et al. Har...

Digitales Live-Event von Sanofi „Substitution. Sucht. Versorgung.“ – Videos und Nachbericht jetzt verfügbar

09. August 2020 | National

Digitales Live-Event von Sanofi „Substitution. Sucht. Versorgung.“ – Videos und Nachbericht jetzt verfügbar Wie sollen Opioidabhängige zukünftig in Deutschland versorgt werden? Welche Lösungskonzepte gibt es? Zusammen mit der Drogenbeauftragten d...

Bayern. Isar-Amper-Klinik Haar: Zuhause die Sucht bekämpfen

09. August 2020 | National

Bayern. Isar-Amper-Klinik Haar: Zuhause die Sucht bekämpfen Die Fachklinik des Bezirks setzt verstärkt auf niedrigschwellige Angebote wie die Methadon-Ambulanzen. Die Drogenbeauftragte der Bundesregierung, Daniela Ludwig, sagt ihre Unterstützung ...

USA. The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue

09. August 2020 | International

USA. The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue This issue brief presents data on prevalence of opioid misuse & death rates in the Hispanic/Latino population; contextual factors & challenges to prevention & ...

Changes in Substance Use Pattern in Men with Opioid Use Disorders treated with Methadone during the first year after the Earthquake in the west of Iran: A Cohort Study.

09. August 2020 | International

Changes in Substance Use Pattern in Men with Opioid Use Disorders treated with Methadone during the first year after the Earthquake in the west of Iran: A Cohort Study. Mirmoeini SM, Shakeri J, Farnia V, et al. Research Square; 2020....

USA. Travel Times to Opioid Addiction Programs Drive a Lack of Access to Treatment

09. August 2020 | International

USA. Travel Times to Opioid Addiction Programs Drive a Lack of Access to Treatment If US pharmacies were permitted to dispense methadone for opioid use disorder (OUD) it would improve national access to treatment and save costs, new res...

Providing reproductive health services for women who inject drugs: a pilot program.

09. August 2020 | International

Providing reproductive health services for women who inject drugs: a pilot program. Owens, L., Gilmore, K., Terplan, M. et al. Harm Reduct J 17, 47 (2020). doi.org/10.1186/s12954-020-00395-y Providing reproductive health se...

USA. The Way to Save Opioid Addicts (Video)

09. August 2020 | International

USA. The Way to Save Opioid Addicts (Video) Addiction experts are in wide agreement on the most effective way to help opioid addicts: Medication-assisted treatment. But most inpatient rehab facilities in the U.S. don’t offer this option. WSJ’s Ja...

Implementing Office-Based Opioid Treatment Models in Primary Care.

09. August 2020 | International

Implementing Office-Based Opioid Treatment Models in Primary Care. Brooks EM, Tong S. J Am Board Fam Med. 2020;33(4):512-520. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2020.04.190240 www.jabfm.org/content/33/4/512.long

Opioid agonist therapy uptake among people who inject drugs: the findings of two consecutive bio-behavioral surveillance surveys in Iran.

09. August 2020 | International

Opioid agonist therapy uptake among people who inject drugs: the findings of two consecutive bio-behavioral surveillance surveys in Iran. Nakhaeizadeh, M., Abdolahinia, Z., Sharifi, H. et al. Harm Reduct J 17, 50 (2020). doi.org/10.1...

Diepholz. Drogenberatung und Ersatzmedikamente. Ein Leben im Rausch: „Hauptsache, man ist angeturnt“

05. August 2020 | National

Diepholz. Drogenberatung und Ersatzmedikamente. Ein Leben im Rausch: „Hauptsache, man ist angeturnt“ Der Gedenktag für verstorbene Drogenabhängige macht darauf aufmerksam, dass Drogen kein Nischenthema sind, man aber auch etwas gegen die Su...

Bundesweiter digitaler Erfahrungsaustausch zu „Substitution. Sucht. Versorgung.“

18. Juli 2020 | National

Bundesweiter digitaler Erfahrungsaustausch zu „Substitution. Sucht. Versorgung.“ Konzepte liegen vor, nun geht es darum, im Verbund zu handeln Es geht um die Zukunft der Substitutionsversorgung Konzepte zur Verbesserung der ...

Family Medicine and the "New" Opioid Epidemic.

18. Juli 2020 | International

Family Medicine and the "New" Opioid Epidemic. Johnson MS. J Am Board Fam Med. 2020;33(1):1-3. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2020.01.190432 https://www.jabfm.org/content/33/1/1.long

One year of methadone maintenance treatment in a fentanyl endemic area: Safety, repeated exposure, retention, and remission.

18. Juli 2020 | International

One year of methadone maintenance treatment in a fentanyl endemic area: Safety, repeated exposure, retention, and remission. Stone AC, Carroll JJ, Rich JD, Green TC. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2020;115:108031. doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2020.10803...

Data on self-awareness, self-determination, and self-efficacy of opioid-dependent patients receiving methadone treatment before and after getting individual psycho-educational (i-SEAZ) intervention.

11. Juli 2020 | International

Data on self-awareness, self-determination, and self-efficacy of opioid-dependent patients receiving methadone treatment before and after getting individual psycho-educational (i-SEAZ) intervention. Engku Kamarudin EM, Wan Sulaiman WS, Sarn...

Medical Student Interest in Training About Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Pilot Intervention.

11. Juli 2020 | International

Medical Student Interest in Training About Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Pilot Intervention. Thomas J, Slat S, Woods G, Cross K, Macleod C, Lagisetty P. Assessing J Med Educ Curric Dev. 2020;7:2382120520923994. Published 202...

USA. Why an OASAS License for a Low-Threshold Bupe Provider Is So Significant

11. Juli 2020 | International

USA. Why an OASAS License for a Low-Threshold Bupe Provider Is So Significant REACH—a harm reduction-oriented health center in Ithaca, New York that prescribes buprenorphine, among many other services—is about to get a license from the state’s Of...

Wuppertal. Diamorphinbehandlung bald auch in Wuppertal – weiter hoher Bedarf und hohe Hürden

07. Juli 2020 | National

Wuppertal. Diamorphinbehandlung bald auch in Wuppertal – weiter hoher Bedarf und hohe Hürden Seit 2009 ist auch in Deutschland die Behandlung von Opioidabhängigen mit Diamorphin, pharmazeutisch hergestelltem Heroin, in der Regelversorgung möglich...

Kanada. Methadose: A Parable of Putting Profit Before Human Lives

07. Juli 2020 | International

Kanada. Methadose: A Parable of Putting Profit Before Human Lives Imagine being on a medication, any medication, and all a sudden it doesn’t work anymore. It only works for about one-third of the time, and you get sick before you can have y...

USA. Pilot program increases access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Colorado

07. Juli 2020 | International

USA. Pilot program increases access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Colorado Nurse practitioners and physician assistants help increase access to MOUD 10-fold in two rural Colorado counties with high overdose rates. (Univers...

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in a Rural Family Medicine Practice.

07. Juli 2020 | International

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in a Rural Family Medicine Practice. Deyo-Svendsen M, Cabrera Svendsen M, Walker J, Hodges A, Oldfather R, Mansukhani MP. J Prim Care Community Health. 2020;11:2150132720931720. d...

Finding the Hidden Risk Profiles of the United States Opioid Epidemic: Using a Person-Centered Approach on a National Dataset of Noninstitutionalized Adults Reporting Opioid Misuse.

07. Juli 2020 | International

Finding the Hidden Risk Profiles of the United States Opioid Epidemic: Using a Person-Centered Approach on a National Dataset of Noninstitutionalized Adults Reporting Opioid Misuse. Montiel Ishino FA, Gilreath T, Williams F. Int J Environ ...

USA. A Native American tribe plans to build an opioid treatment center, but neighbors have vowed to block it

21. Juni 2020 | International

USA. A Native American tribe plans to build an opioid treatment center, but neighbors have vowed to block it A classic not-in-my backyard fight has erupted in the Pacific Northwest over a recovery and medical center for an area hit hard by addict...

The fentanyl epidemic in Estonia: factors in its evolution and opportunities for a comprehensive public health response, a scoping review

21. Juni 2020 | International

The fentanyl epidemic in Estonia: factors in its evolution and opportunities for a comprehensive public health response, a scoping review Uusküla A, Talu A, Vorobjov S, et al. [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 13]. Int J Drug...

The Real-World Impact of Dosing of Methadone and Buprenorphine on Retention on Opioid Agonist Therapies in Ukraine

21. Juni 2020 | International

The Real-World Impact of Dosing of Methadone and Buprenorphine on Retention on Opioid Agonist Therapies in Ukraine Farnum SO, Makarenko I, Madden L, et al. [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 19]. Addiction. 2020;10.1111/add.15...

USA. Opioid addiction treatment is more widely available, but only for adults

21. Juni 2020 | International

USA. Opioid addiction treatment is more widely available, but only for adults Prescriptions for an FDA-approved treatment for opioid addiction have increased over the past decade in all age groups except the youngest (age 15-24), a new analysis o...

Barriers to Prescribing Buprenorphine in the Emergency Department.

10. Juni 2020 | International

Barriers to Prescribing Buprenorphine in the Emergency Department. Kim HS, Samuels EA. Overcoming JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(5):e204996. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.4996 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/...

Wuppertal. NEUE DIAMORPHINAMBULANZ IN WUPPERTAL

10. Juni 2020 | National

Wuppertal. NEUE DIAMORPHINAMBULANZ IN WUPPERTAL Der JES Bundesverband gratuliert der Elterngruppe Wuppertal sowie den kommunalen Trägern der Drogenhilfe, dass ihre langjährigen Bemühungen für eine Heroinvergabe nun endlich umgesetzt wurden. (JES ...

Substitution bei Opioidabhängigkeit. Suchtmediziner wollen Sichtbezug in den Apotheken ausweiten

10. Juni 2020 | National

Substitution bei Opioidabhängigkeit. Suchtmediziner wollen Sichtbezug in den Apotheken ausweiten Nicht nur die Apotheker wollen möglichst viele ihrer Sonderrechte über die Coronakrise hinausretten: Auch die Suchtmediziner sehen in den Regellocker...

Prof. Dr. Heino Stöver: „Die Zukunft der Substitutionsversorgung steht auf dem Spiel“

10. Juni 2020 | National

Prof. Dr. Heino Stöver: „Die Zukunft der Substitutionsversorgung steht auf dem Spiel“ „Die Substitutionsversorgung opioidabhängiger Patientinnen und Patienten steckt in einer Versorgungskrise“, erklärt Prof. Dr. Heino Stöver, Geschäftsführender D...

Trocknet die Substitutionsbehandlung aus?

10. Juni 2020 | National

Trocknet die Substitutionsbehandlung aus? Warum die Suchtmedizin kaum Nachwuchs findet, was das für Drogengebrauchende bedeutet und was dagegen zu tun ist. (DAH – Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe, 14.05.2020) https://magazin.hiv/2020/05/14/trocknet-die-subst...

Wuppertal. Eröffnung der Heroinambulanz zum 1. Juli 2020 (Flyer)

10. Juni 2020 | National

Wuppertal. Eröffnung der Heroinambulanz zum 1. Juli 2020 (Flyer) Wuppertal-heroingestützte Behandlung FLYER WDA 2020.pdf

Berlin. „Kombinat Neubau“ - Weiterer Standort für eine diamorphingestützte Behandlung in Berlin

12. Mai 2020 | National

Berlin. „Kombinat Neubau“ - Weiterer Standort für eine diamorphingestützte Behandlung in Berlin Am 1. April 2020 eröffnete der Drogennotdienst in Kooperation mit vier Ärzt_innen in der Ru- schestraße 103 eine neue Am- bulanz für Integrierte Droge...

Incidence, types and acceptability of pharmaceutical interventions about drug related problems in a general hospital: an open prospective cohort

09. Mai 2020 | International

Incidence, types and acceptability of pharmaceutical interventions about drug related problems in a general hospital: an open prospective cohort Saldanha V, Randall Martins R, Lima SIVC, et al BMJ Open 2020;10:e035848. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-...

USA. Proposed DEA Rule-Change Could Lead to Far More Methadone Vans

09. Mai 2020 | International

USA. Proposed DEA Rule-Change Could Lead to Far More Methadone Vans A major restriction imposed on mobile methadone vans may soon be lifted by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Filed in late February and open to the general public for comment ...

A mixed‐methods analysis of patient safety incidents involving opioid substitution treatment with methadone or buprenorphine in community‐based care in England and Wales.

09. Mai 2020 | International

A mixed‐methods analysis of patient safety incidents involving opioid substitution treatment with methadone or buprenorphine in community‐based care in England and Wales. Gibson, R., MacLeod, N., Donaldson, L. J., Williams, H., Hibbert, P., Parry...

Treatment adherence amongst drug users attending public and private methadone maintenance clinics in a northern province of Vietnam.

09. Mai 2020 | International

Treatment adherence amongst drug users attending public and private methadone maintenance clinics in a northern province of Vietnam. Le TA, Ha GH, Le MQT, Tran LMH, Pham DTT, Tran NHT, Vu GT, Nguyen LH, Pham HQ, Nguyen CT, Tran TH, Pham KTH, Tran...

Social functioning outcomes in men and women receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

09. Mai 2020 | International

Social functioning outcomes in men and women receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. van Reekum EA, Rosic T, Hudson J, Sanger N, Marsh DC, Worster A, Thabane L, Samaan Z. Biol Sex Differ. 2020 Apr 23;11(1):20. doi: 10.11...

High retention in an opioid agonist therapy project in Durban, South Africa: the role of best practice and social cohesion.

09. Mai 2020 | International

High retention in an opioid agonist therapy project in Durban, South Africa: the role of best practice and social cohesion. Marks M, Scheibe A, Shelly S. Harm Reduct J. 2020 Apr 15;17(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s12954-020-00368-1. https://www.ncbi.nlm...

Global opioid agonist treatment: A review of clinical practices by country.

09. Mai 2020 | International

Global opioid agonist treatment: A review of clinical practices by country. Jin H, Larney S, Marshall BDL, Degenhardt L, Strang J, Hickman M, Fiellin DA, Ali R, Bruneau J. Addiction. 2020 Apr 14. doi: 10.1111/add.15087. Abstract https://www.nc...

Initiative Substitutionsversorgung Opioidabhängiger Patient*innen: 10-Eckpunkte-Papier zur Lösung der Versorgungskrise

06. Mai 2020 | National

Initiative Substitutionsversorgung Opioidabhängiger Patient*innen: 10-Eckpunkte-Papier zur Lösung der Versorgungskrise Frankfurt/Main, 6. Mai 2020. „Versorgungssicherung in der Substitution braucht einen Pakt“ – unter dieser Überschrift hat geste...

Association of Racial/Ethnic Segregation With Treatment Capacity for Opioid Use Disorder in Counties in the United States.

26. April 2020 | International

Association of Racial/Ethnic Segregation With Treatment Capacity for Opioid Use Disorder in Counties in the United States. Goedel WC, Shapiro A, Cerdá M, Tsai JW, Hadland SE, Marshall BDL. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Apr 1;3(4):e203711. doi: 10.1001/ja...

Progress Report on EMBED: A Pragmatic Trial of User-Centered Clinical Decision Support to Implement EMergency Department-Initiated BuprenorphinE for Opioid Use Disorder.

26. April 2020 | International

Progress Report on EMBED: A Pragmatic Trial of User-Centered Clinical Decision Support to Implement EMergency Department-Initiated BuprenorphinE for Opioid Use Disorder. Melnick ER, Nath B, Ahmed OM, Brandt C, Chartash D, Dziura JD, Hess EP, Holl...

Implementation of emergency department-initiated buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in a rural southern state.

26. April 2020 | International

When Methadone Clinics Support Patients Who Use Marijuana

25. April 2020 | International

When Methadone Clinics Support Patients Who Use Marijuana Methadone patients face many harsh restrictions. Among them, clinics frequently test for and punish cannabis use, including by withdrawing services—even when cann...

EHRA. Survey of client satisfaction with opioid maintenance therapy (OMT) services among patients of OMT programmes in Kyiv and the Kyiv Oblast region. Pilot study report.

25. April 2020 | International

EHRA. Survey of client satisfaction with opioid maintenance therapy (OMT) services among patients of OMT programmes in Kyiv and the Kyiv Oblast region. Pilot study report. Vilnius: The Eurasian Harm Reduction Association (EHRA); 2020. ...

High retention in an opioid agonist therapy project in Durban, South Africa: the role of best practice and social cohesion.

25. April 2020 | International

High retention in an opioid agonist therapy project in Durban, South Africa: the role of best practice and social cohesion. Marks, M., Scheibe, A. & Shelly, S. Harm Reduct J 17, 25 (2020). doi.org/10.1186/s12954-020-00368-1 https://ha...

USA. Study Report: Pharmacy-Based Methadone Distribution

25. April 2020 | International

USA. Study Report: Pharmacy-Based Methadone Distribution Eight investigators from medical centers in the U.S. and Canada recently looked into methadone access in the U.S., and evaluated the current availability of methadone treatment for opioid u...

Portugal. Portugal isn’t trying to force people with addiction into treatment. It wants to help them stay alive until they’re ready for it.

25. April 2020 | International

Portugal. Portugal isn’t trying to force people with addiction into treatment. It wants to help them stay alive until they’re ready for it. Across Lisbon, health workers in such vans dispense the treatment every day, for free, to nearly 1,200 peo...

JES/DAH. CORONA UND SUBSTITUTION - Aufruf an die substituierende Ärzteschaft

14. März 2020 | National

JES/DAH. CORONA UND SUBSTITUTION - Aufruf an die substituierende Ärzteschaft In Zeiten von CORONA müssen auch für substituierte Patient_innen, insbesondere jene die jeden Tag die Praxis oder das Krankenhaus aufsuchen müssen, angepasste Vergabebed...

Schweiz. Über 700 Aargauer in Drogen-Programm, doch wer kümmert sich um alte Süchtige?

14. März 2020 | International

Schweiz. Über 700 Aargauer in Drogen-Programm, doch wer kümmert sich um alte Süchtige? (…) Heute wird davon ausgegangen, dass Heroinabhängige im Normalfall dauerhaft substituiert bleiben. Das stellt die Gesellschaft vor neue Herausforderungen. We...

Hamburg. Kinderschutz: Kooperationsvereinbarung zur Stärkung des Kindesschutzes unterzeichnet

14. März 2020 | National

Hamburg. Kinderschutz: Kooperationsvereinbarung zur Stärkung des Kindesschutzes unterzeichnet Kinder von suchtkranken Menschen sind im Vergleich zu anderen Kindern im Alltag besonderen Risiken ausgesetzt. Eine besondere Gruppe der Suchtkran...

Substitutionsbericht 2019 - Art und Anteil der gemeldeten Substitutionsmittel (Stichtag 1.07.2019) – Marktanteile (Stichtag 31.12.2019)

10. März 2020 | National

Substitutionsbericht 2019 - Art und Anteil der gemeldeten Substitutionsmittel (Stichtag 1.07.2019) – Marktanteile (Stichtag 31.12.2019) Der Substitutionsbericht 2019 (Stichtag 1.7.2019) weist für die verordneten Substitutions...

Berlin. So wird Substitution noch unattraktiver für den Nachwuchs - Auswirkungen der neuen Prüfmethode

09. März 2020 | National

Berlin. So wird Substitution noch unattraktiver für den Nachwuchs - Auswirkungen der neuen Prüfmethode Wie ein „Damoklesschwert“ empfindet Doris Höpner die Entscheidung des Landesschiedsamtes, die Substitutionsbehandlung von Opioidabh.ngigen künf...

Practicing What We Preach - Ending Physician Health Program Bans on Opioid-Agonist Therapy.

06. März 2020 | International

Practicing What We Preach - Ending Physician Health Program Bans on Opioid-Agonist Therapy. Beletsky L, Wakeman SE, Fiscella K. N Engl J Med. 2019 Aug 29;381(9):796-798. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp1907875. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJ...

Opioid and Polydrug Use Among Patients in Opioid Maintenance Treatment.

06. März 2020 | International

Opioid and Polydrug Use Among Patients in Opioid Maintenance Treatment. Carlsen SL, Lunde LH, Torsheim T. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2020 Jan 29;11:9-18. doi: 10.2147/SAR.S221618. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6996215/

Six-month retention and changes in quality of life and substance use from a low-threshold methadone maintenance therapy programme in Durban, South Africa.

01. März 2020 | International

Differences in Availability and Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Residential Treatment Settings in the United States.

01. März 2020 | International

Differences in Availability and Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Residential Treatment Settings in the United States. Huhn AS, Hobelmann JG, Strickland JC, Oyler GA, Bergeria CL, Umbricht A, Dunn KE. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Feb 5;3(2):...

Interaction effects in the association between methadone maintenance therapy and experiences of racial discrimination in U.S. healthcare settings.

01. März 2020 | International

Interaction effects in the association between methadone maintenance therapy and experiences of racial discrimination in U.S. healthcare settings. Pro G, Zaller N (2020) PLoS ONE 15(2): e0228755. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228755 https...

Wasserburg. Therapie mit Methadon: Eine Betroffene aus dem Landkreis Rosenheim berichtet

29. Februar 2020 | National

Wasserburg. Therapie mit Methadon: Eine Betroffene aus dem Landkreis Rosenheim berichtet Für die einen letzte Hoffnung, für die anderen nur eine Droge anstelle einer anderen: Methadon. Zumindest kann es Suchtkranken ein halbwegs normales Leben er...

Schweiz. Die Polizei wollte Zürcher Zustände im Aargau verhindern

29. Februar 2020 | International

Schweiz. Die Polizei wollte Zürcher Zustände im Aargau verhindern Urs Winzenried und Kurt Roth haben die Auswirkungen der Drogenwelle auf den Aargau aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven miterlebt. Urs Winzenried als Chef der Kriminalpolizei, Kurt R...

Frequency of health‐care utilization by adults who use illicit drugs: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

29. Februar 2020 | International

Frequency of health‐care utilization by adults who use illicit drugs: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Lewer, D., Freer, J., King, E., Larney, S., Degenhardt, L., Tweed, E. J., Hope, V. D., Harris, M., Millar, T., Hayward, A., Ciccarone, D....

Seychellen. Addiction in paradise: Seychelles battles heroin crisis

29. Februar 2020 | International

Seychellen. Addiction in paradise: Seychelles battles heroin crisis On a plain suburban street in Seychelles, far from the idyllic coastline and luxury resorts pampering honeymooners and paradise-seekers, heroin addicts queue anxiously for their ...

Schweiz. Überleben nach dem Letten: Was ist aus den Drogensüchtigen aus dem Aargau geworden?

29. Februar 2020 | International

Schweiz. Überleben nach dem Letten: Was ist aus den Drogensüchtigen aus dem Aargau geworden? Markus, Thomas und Daniel (Namen geändert) pendelten regelmässig aus dem Aargau nach Zürich auf den Platzspitz oder Letten, um sich dort mit Drogen einzu...

UK. Inside the Middlesbrough clinic where heroin users get a 'last chance

29. Februar 2020 | International

UK. Inside the Middlesbrough clinic where heroin users get a 'last chance Sitting in one of four booths, looking at himself in the mirror under a bright light, James injects himself with diamorphine - pharmaceutical heroin. (BBC, UK, 24.02.2020) ...

Private Coverage of Methadone in Outpatient Treatment Programs

29. Februar 2020 | International

Private Coverage of Methadone in Outpatient Treatment Programs Daniel Polsky, Samantha Arsenault, and Francisca Azocar Psychiatric Services 0 0:0, doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201900373 https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.201900373

USA. Lawmakers Urge DEA to Move on Mobile Vans, Telemedicine

29. Februar 2020 | International

USA. Lawmakers Urge DEA to Move on Mobile Vans, Telemedicine Congress is getting annoyed with the stalling by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on mobile vans and telemedicine for treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). (ATFor...

Do interruptions to the continuity of methadone maintenance treatment in specialist addiction settings increase the risk of drug-related poisoning deaths? A retrospective-cohort study.

29. Februar 2020 | International

Do interruptions to the continuity of methadone maintenance treatment in specialist addiction settings increase the risk of drug-related poisoning deaths? A retrospective-cohort study. Durand L, O'Driscoll D, Boland F, Keenan E, Ryan B, Barry J, ...

Acute Care, Prescription Opioid Use, and Overdose Following Discontinuation of Long-Term Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.

29. Februar 2020 | International

Acute Care, Prescription Opioid Use, and Overdose Following Discontinuation of Long-Term Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Williams AR, Samples H, Crystal S, Olfson M. Am J Psychiatry. 2020 Feb 1;177(2):117-124. doi: 10.1176/appi....

NACOA Deutschland - Interessenvertretung für Kinder aus Suchtfamilien e.V.

16. Februar 2020 | National

NACOA Deutschland - Interessenvertretung für Kinder aus Suchtfamilien e.V. Die schlimmsten Verletzungen fügen Drogen Menschen zu, die selbst keine Drogen nehmen: Es sind die Kinder von Alkoholkranken oder anderen Süchtigen (COAs). https://n...

Kiel. HiKiDra - Hilfen für Kinder Drogenabhängiger und ihre Eltern

16. Februar 2020 | National

Kiel. HiKiDra - Hilfen für Kinder Drogenabhängiger und ihre Eltern Verleugnung, Tabuisierung, Geheimhaltung und Schuldfragen gehören zum alltäglichen Leben vieler Kinder aus suchtbelasteten Familien. Sie erleben in ihren Familien Instabilität, Un...

Reported Heroin Use, Use Disorder, and Injection Among Adults in the United States, 2002-2018.

16. Februar 2020 | International

Reported Heroin Use, Use Disorder, and Injection Among Adults in the United States, 2002-2018. Han B, Volkow ND, Compton WM, McCance-Katz EF. JAMA. 2020;323(6):568–571. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.20844 Abstract https://jamanetwork.com/jo...

BfArM. BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER Januar 2020

11. Februar 2020 | National

BfArM. BERICHT ZUM SUBSTITUTIONSREGISTER Januar 2020 BfArM – Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte, Bonn, 11.02.2020 https://www.bfarm.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Bundesopiumstelle/SubstitReg/Subst_Bericht2020.pdf

GVS-Positionspapier. Im Interesse der Kinder eine angemessene Kontrolle bei Opiat- und polytoxikomaner Abhängigkeit entwickeln

09. Februar 2020 | National

GVS-Positionspapier. Im Interesse der Kinder eine angemessene Kontrolle bei Opiat- und polytoxikomaner Abhängigkeit entwickeln Opiat-/polytoxikomane Abhängigkeit der Eltern hat für Kinder bedeutsame Folgen Kinder von Eltern mit Suchtstörungen sin...

DHS. Kindeswohl und Substitution

09. Februar 2020 | National

DHS. Kindeswohl und Substitution Einleitung (…) Die Substitutionsbehandlung als psychosozial unterstützte medizinische und pharmakologische Behandlung von Opioidabhängigkeit - kurz Substitution - ist eine in Deutschland und von der W...

Bremen. Umgang mit Kindern substituierter bzw. drogenabhängiger Mütter/ Väter bzw. Eltern

09. Februar 2020 | National

Bremen. Umgang mit Kindern substituierter bzw. drogenabhängiger Mütter/ Väter bzw. Eltern Amt für Soziale Dienste - Amtsleitung - Stand: 01.03.2009, Überprüfung: 01.03.2010, Handbuch HzE B 2.8.1, 450-22, Fachliche Weisung 01 / 2009 h...

Bremen. Antwort des Senats auf die Kleine Anfrage der Fraktion der CDU: Hat sich die Situation von Kindern und Jugendlichen im Drogenumfeld verbessert?

09. Februar 2020 | National

Bremen. Antwort des Senats auf die Kleine Anfrage der Fraktion der CDU: Hat sich die Situation von Kindern und Jugendlichen im Drogenumfeld verbessert? BREMISCHE BÜRGERSCHAFT Drucksache 19/1455 Landtag 19. Wahlperiode 19.12.17 h...

Routes of non-traditional entry into buprenorphine treatment programs.

08. Februar 2020 | International

Routes of non-traditional entry into buprenorphine treatment programs. Champagne-Langabeer T, Swank MW, Langabeer JR 2nd. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2020 Jan 20;15(1):6. doi: 10.1186/s13011-020-0252-z. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc...

A rapid access to addiction medicine clinic facilitates treatment of substance use disorder and reduces substance use.

08. Februar 2020 | International

A rapid access to addiction medicine clinic facilitates treatment of substance use disorder and reduces substance use. Wiercigroch D, Sheikh H, Hulme J. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2020 Jan 13;15(1):4. doi: 10.1186/s13011-019-0250-1. https:/...

Design of a randomized controlled trial to Link Infectious and Narcology Care (LINC-II) in St. Petersburg, Russia.

08. Februar 2020 | International

Design of a randomized controlled trial to Link Infectious and Narcology Care (LINC-II) in St. Petersburg, Russia. Gnatienko N, Lioznov D, Raj A, Blokhina E, Rosen S, Cheng DM, Lunze K, Bendiks S, Truong V, Bushara N, Toussova O, Quinn E, Krupits...

USA. After Opioid Overdose, Most Young People Aren’t Getting Addiction Treatment

08. Februar 2020 | International

USA. After Opioid Overdose, Most Young People Aren’t Getting Addiction Treatment Drug overdoses continue to take far too many lives, driven primarily by the opioid crisis (though other drugs, such as methamphetamine and cocaine, are also major co...

What constitutes effective problematic substance use treatment from the perspective of people who are homeless? A systematic review and meta-ethnography.

08. Februar 2020 | International

What constitutes effective problematic substance use treatment from the perspective of people who are homeless? A systematic review and meta-ethnography. Carver, H., Ring, N., Miler, J. et al. Harm Reduct J 17, 10 (2020). doi.org/10.1186/s...

Comparative Effectiveness of Different Treatment Pathways for Opioid Use Disorder.

08. Februar 2020 | International

Comparative Effectiveness of Different Treatment Pathways for Opioid Use Disorder. Wakeman SE, Larochelle MR, Ameli O, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(2):e1920622. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.20622 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama...

Quality of life and well-being from the perspective of patients on opioid agonist maintenance treatment: study protocol for a systematic review of qualitative research and a scoping review of measures.

01. Februar 2020 | International

Quality of life and well-being from the perspective of patients on opioid agonist maintenance treatment: study protocol for a systematic review of qualitative research and a scoping review of measures. Solà I, Trujols J, Ribalta E, Alcaraz S, Rob...

Bayern. Forderung: mehr Ärzte in der Region für Drogensubstitution

31. Januar 2020 | National

Bayern. Forderung: mehr Ärzte in der Region für Drogensubstitution Für viele Süchtige ist sie ein letzter Weg für die Rückkehr in ein „normales“ Leben: Die Therapie mit Drogensubstitution hilft oft, von der Abhängigkeit von Opiaten loszukommen. „...

Baden-Württemberg: Ortenaukreis. Ersatzdroge Methadon als Brücke zurück ins „normale“ Leben

31. Januar 2020 | National

Baden-Württemberg: Ortenaukreis. Ersatzdroge Methadon als Brücke zurück ins „normale“ Leben Die Klienten warten schon. Es sieht hier nicht so aus, wie man sich eine Substitutionspraxis für schwer Drogenabhängige vorstellen mag. Im Gegenteil. Da s...

Kanada. Vancouver health agency floats $6 million take-home drug plan for addicts

31. Januar 2020 | International

Kanada. Vancouver health agency floats $6 million take-home drug plan for addicts Push for 'safe supply' of drugs mirrors fight to open Insite drug injection site (Vancouver Courier, Kanada, 27.01.2020) https://www.vancourier.com/opinion/v...

USA. Advanced practice registered nurses to have a greater role in national response to opioid epidemic

31. Januar 2020 | International

USA. Advanced practice registered nurses to have a greater role in national response to opioid epidemic As we enter a new year and a new decade, many states have enacted legislation affecting the roles of advanced practice registered nurses (APRN...

USA. A look inside the Olympia clinic serving hundreds of people battling opioid addiction

31. Januar 2020 | International

USA. A look inside the Olympia clinic serving hundreds of people battling opioid addiction If you hit rock bottom, what would it take to pull you back up? What if the force that pulled you down was a chemical dependency you’d been facing fo...

USA. Walk-in Clinics for Opioid Addiction Offer Meds First, Fast

31. Januar 2020 | International

USA. Walk-in Clinics for Opioid Addiction Offer Meds First, Fast In St. Louis, Seattle and San Francisco, people with opioid addictions can start medication on their first day of treatment. Early research suggests the approach can change lives. B...

USA. How Philly plans to combat the nation’s worst big-city opioid crisis in 2020

31. Januar 2020 | International

USA. How Philly plans to combat the nation’s worst big-city opioid crisis in 2020 Philadelphia is home to the worst urban opioid crisis in America. More than 3,000 people have died of drug overdoses here in the last three years, and the city heal...

Self-Rated Physical Health and Unmet Healthcare Needs among Swedish Patients in Opioid Substitution Treatment. (2)

31. Januar 2020 | International

Self-Rated Physical Health and Unmet Healthcare Needs among Swedish Patients in Opioid Substitution Treatment. Troberg K, Håkansson A, Dahlman D. J Addict. 2019 Apr 15;2019:7942145. doi: 10.1155/2019/7942145. https://www.hindawi.com/journ...

No excuses left to delay opioid agonist treatment roll-out.

12. Januar 2020 | International

No excuses left to delay opioid agonist treatment roll-out. Malyuta R, Krausz RM. Lancet HIV. 2019 Dec 23. pii: S2352-3018(19)30409-6. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(19)30409-6. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(19)30409-...

USA. Protests as Cuomo Blocks Addiction Meds Access for Poor New Yorkers

12. Januar 2020 | International

USA. Protests as Cuomo Blocks Addiction Meds Access for Poor New Yorkers Late on January 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a last-minute veto on a bill that would have ended barriers for low-income New Yorkers to access Medicaid-insured medication-...

"Die Knochen schmerzen. Ich schwitze Bäche" - Aus dem Alltag eines Schweizer Heroinabhängigen

12. Januar 2020 | International

"Die Knochen schmerzen. Ich schwitze Bäche" - Aus dem Alltag eines Schweizer Heroinabhängigen Die progressive Schweizer Drogenpolitik brachte nicht nur die offene Drogenszene zum Verschwinden, sondern rettete zahlreichen Süchtigen das ...

The cascade of care for opioid use disorder: a retrospective study in British Columbia, Canada.

12. Januar 2020 | International

The cascade of care for opioid use disorder: a retrospective study in British Columbia, Canada. Piske, M., Zhou, C., Min, J. E., Hongdilokkul, N., Pearce, L. A., Homayra, F., Socias, E., McGowan, G., and Nosyk, B. ( 2020) Addiction, doi.or...

Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Methadone Therapy Experiences Questionnaire among Patients under Treatment.

05. Januar 2020 | International

Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Methadone Therapy Experiences Questionnaire among Patients under Treatment. Homaei S, Banazadeh N, Roaei F, Ziaaddini H. Addict Health. 2019 Jul;11(3):183-191. doi: 10.22122/ahj.v11i3.241. https://...

Effectiveness of Religious-Spiritual Group Therapy on Spiritual Health and Quality of Life in Methadone-treated Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

05. Januar 2020 | International

Effectiveness of Religious-Spiritual Group Therapy on Spiritual Health and Quality of Life in Methadone-treated Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Yaghubi M, Abdekhoda M, Khani S. Addict Health. 2019 Jul;11(3):156-164. doi: 10.22122/ahj.v11i...

The Association between Living Status Transitions, Behavior Changes and Family Relationship Improvement among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Participants in Guangdong, China.

05. Januar 2020 | International

The Association between Living Status Transitions, Behavior Changes and Family Relationship Improvement among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Participants in Guangdong, China. Liu S, Zou X, Huang X, Liu Y, Lu Q, Ling L. Int J Environ Res Public ...

Building a Group-Based Opioid Treatment (GBOT) blueprint: a qualitative study delineating GBOT implementation.

05. Januar 2020 | International

Building a Group-Based Opioid Treatment (GBOT) blueprint: a qualitative study delineating GBOT implementation. Sokol R, Albanese M, Chew A, Early J, Grossman E, Roll D, Sawin G, Wu DJ, Schuman-Olivier Z. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2019 Dec 27;14(1):...

Outcomes of a novel office-based opioid treatment program in an internal medicine resident continuity practice.

05. Januar 2020 | International

Outcomes of a novel office-based opioid treatment program in an internal medicine resident continuity practice. Pytell JD, Buresh ME, Graddy R. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2019 Dec 19;14(1):46. doi: 10.1186/s13722-019-0175-z. https://www.ncbi.nlm.ni...

Prevalence and treatment of opioid use disorders among primary care patients in six health systems.

05. Januar 2020 | International

Prevalence and treatment of opioid use disorders among primary care patients in six health systems. Lapham G, Boudreau DM, Johnson EA, Bobb JF, Matthews AG, McCormack J, Liu D, Samet JH, Saxon AJ, Campbell CI, Glass JE, Rossom RC, Murphy MT, Bins...

Characteristics and current clinical practices of opioid treatment programs in the United States.

05. Januar 2020 | International

Characteristics and current clinical practices of opioid treatment programs in the United States. Jones CM, Byrd DJ, Clarke TJ, Campbell TB, Ohuoha C, McCance-Katz EF. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2019 Dec 1;205:107616. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.10...

Validation of the Malay Version of Mini-IPIP among Substance Use Disorder Patients Attending Methadone Clinics in Malaysia.

05. Januar 2020 | International

Validation of the Malay Version of Mini-IPIP among Substance Use Disorder Patients Attending Methadone Clinics in Malaysia. Leong FW, Mohd Yasin MA, Muhd Ramli ER, Fadzil NA, Kueh YC. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Nov 12;16(22). pii: E44...

Opioid use disorder in Germany: healthcare costs of patients in opioid maintenance treatment.

05. Januar 2020 | National

Opioid use disorder in Germany: healthcare costs of patients in opioid maintenance treatment. Reimer J, Vogelmann T, Trümper D, Scherbaum N. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2019 Dec 16;14(1):57. doi: 10.1186/s13011-019-0247-9. https://www.ncbi.n...

Effectiveness of a Psycho-Social Intervention Aimed at Reducing Attrition at Methadone Maintenance Treatment Clinics: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.

25. Dezember 2019 | International

Effectiveness of a Psycho-Social Intervention Aimed at Reducing Attrition at Methadone Maintenance Treatment Clinics: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis. Fan X, Zhang X, Xu H, Yang F, Lau JTF, Hao C, Li J, Zhao Y, Hao Y, Gu J. Int J Environ Re...

USA. Study: Prior Authorization Requirement for Addiction Meds Is Killing NY Drug Users

25. Dezember 2019 | International

USA. Study: Prior Authorization Requirement for Addiction Meds Is Killing NY Drug Users Harm reduction activists in New York state are demanding increased access to lifesaving opioid use disorder medications, saying that regulatory barriers to ac...

USA. Walk-in Clinics for Opioid Addiction Offer Meds First, Fast

22. Dezember 2019 | International

Uelzen. Ersatz für die Heroin-Spritze: An der Brauerstraße wird Methadon ausgegeben

21. Dezember 2019 | National

Uelzen. Ersatz für die Heroin-Spritze: An der Brauerstraße wird Methadon ausgegeben Uelzen – Es waren stets die ersten Gedanken am Morgen: „Ist noch genügend Stoff da? Und wenn nein, reicht das Geld, um welchen zu kaufen?“ Die Uelzenerin Inga M. ...

Düsseldorfer Psychiater: „Wir müssen anders mit Suchtkranken umgehen“

08. Dezember 2019 | National

Düsseldorfer Psychiater: „Wir müssen anders mit Suchtkranken umgehen“ Düsseldorf. Seit drei Jahren behandelt der Psychiater Valentin Agadzanov Suchtkranke in seiner Praxis. Die liegt mitten im Brennpunkt in der Nähe der Charlottenstraße. Mit...

Inside the Drug Rehab for the World's Super-Rich

08. Dezember 2019 | International

Inside the Drug Rehab for the World's Super-Rich Paracelsus Recovery is the most exclusive rehab in the world, attracting A-listers, royalty and people worth more money than entire countries. (VICE, UK, 05.12.2019) https://www.vice.com/en_...

The Decade-Long Chinese Methadone Maintenance Therapy Yields Large Population and Economic Benefits for Drug Users in Reducing Harm, HIV and HCV Disease Burden.

08. Dezember 2019 | International

The Decade-Long Chinese Methadone Maintenance Therapy Yields Large Population and Economic Benefits for Drug Users in Reducing Harm, HIV and HCV Disease Burden. Zhang L, Zou X, Xu Y, Medland N, Deng L, Liu Y, Su S, Ling L. Front Public Health. 2...

Modelling Long-Term Joint Trajectories of Heroin Use and Treatment Utilisation: Findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study.

08. Dezember 2019 | International

Modelling Long-Term Joint Trajectories of Heroin Use and Treatment Utilisation: Findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study. Marel C, Mills KL, Slade T, Darke S, Ross J, Teesson M. EClinicalMedicine. 2019 Aug 8;14:71-79. doi: 10.1016/j....

Attitudes of primary care physicians toward prescribing buprenorphine: a narrative review.

08. Dezember 2019 | International

Attitudes of primary care physicians toward prescribing buprenorphine: a narrative review. Louie DL, Assefa MT, McGovern MP. BMC Fam Pract. 2019 Nov 15;20(1):157. doi: 10.1186/s12875-019-1047-z. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P...

USA. 'Get Out of the Way DEA,' Physicians Bid to Treat Addiction

08. Dezember 2019 | International

USA. 'Get Out of the Way DEA,' Physicians Bid to Treat Addiction Emergency physicians in the United States are calling again for changes to legislation so that they can more easily prescribe buprenorphine to patients with opioid addictions. (Meds...

Bruchsal. Baugenehmigung liegt vor: Methadon-Ambulanz in Bruchsal soll Mitte 2020 kommen

27. November 2019 | National

Bruchsal. Baugenehmigung liegt vor: Methadon-Ambulanz in Bruchsal soll Mitte 2020 kommen Nicht vor Mitte 2020 wird die geplante ambulante Methadon-Abgabestelle bei der psychiatrischen Tagesklinik in der Heidelberger Straße in Bruchsal eröffnet we...

The Evolution of Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction Programs in Iran: A Chaotic Response or a Synergistic Diversity?.

27. November 2019 | International

The Evolution of Addiction Treatment and Harm Reduction Programs in Iran: A Chaotic Response or a Synergistic Diversity?. Ekhtiari, H., Noroozi, A., Farhoudian, A., Radfar, R., Hajebi, A., Sefatian, S., Zare‐bidoky, M., Razaghi, E. M., Mokr...

Optimisation of methadone treatment in a group of patients on a mephedrone binge and dependent on many psychoactive substances.

27. November 2019 | International

Optimisation of methadone treatment in a group of patients on a mephedrone binge and dependent on many psychoactive substances. Ordak M, Nasierowski T, Muszynska E, Bujalska-Zadrozny M. Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract. 2019 Oct 30:1-5. doi: 10.1080/...

Opioid agonist treatment scale-up and the initiation of injection drug use: A dynamic modeling analysis.

27. November 2019 | International

Opioid agonist treatment scale-up and the initiation of injection drug use: A dynamic modeling analysis. Marks C, Borquez A, Jain S, Sun X, Strathdee SA, Garfein RS, et al. (2019) PLoS Med 16(11): e1002973. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002973 h...

Facilitating Methadone Use in Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

27. November 2019 | International

Facilitating Methadone Use in Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities. Pytell JD, Sharfstein JM, Olsen Y. JAMA Intern Med. Published online November 18, 2019. doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.5731 Abstract https://jamanetwork.com...

Beyond Methadone - improving health and empowering patients in opioid treatment

26. November 2019 | International

Beyond Methadone - improving health and empowering patients in opioid treatment Hepatitis C, Overdose Prevention, Syringe Exchange, Buprenorphine & Other Opportunities to Make Programs Work For Patients. (VOCAL-NY and Community Development Pr...

Solingen. Zwei Ärzte wollen in Methadon-Behandlung einsteigen

23. November 2019 | National

Solingen. Zwei Ärzte wollen in Methadon-Behandlung einsteigen Sozialausschuss beschäftigte sich mit der aktuellen Situation. Auch eine Ambulanz als zentrale Anlaufstelle für Süchtige ist im Gespräch. (Solinger Tageblatt, 20.11.2019) https://www....

Island. Harm Reduction Strategy Aims to Prevent Spread of HIV

23. November 2019 | International

Island. Harm Reduction Strategy Aims to Prevent Spread of HIV A small group of individuals struggling with addiction has been receiving the medications Ritalin or Contalgin in exchange for taking HIV or Hepatitis C medication, Vísir rep...

Defining a recovery-oriented cascade of care for opioid use disorder: A community-driven, statewide cross-sectional assessment.

23. November 2019 | International

Defining a recovery-oriented cascade of care for opioid use disorder: A community-driven, statewide cross-sectional assessment. Yedinak JL, Goedel WC, Paull K, Lebeau R, Krieger MS, Thompson C, et al. (2019) PLoS Med 16(11): e1002963. doi....

Seychellen. Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem

23. November 2019 | International

Seychellen. Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem The island paradise of Seychelles is suffering from a drug epidemic of huge proportions. Between 5,000 and 6,000 people out of a total population of 94,000 - the equivalent of nearly 10...

Baden-Württemberg. Pakt für Substitution geschlossen

20. November 2019 | National

Baden-Württemberg. Pakt für Substitution geschlossen Substitution – also eine Drogenersatztherapie – ist heute eine wichtige etablierte Behandlung für Abhängige, um diese gesundheitlich zu stabilisieren und ihnen die Wiedereingliederung in e...

Stuttgart. Behandlung Opioidabhängiger in Baden-Württemberg – Pakt für Substitution

20. November 2019 | National

Stuttgart. Behandlung Opioidabhängiger in Baden-Württemberg – Pakt für Substitution Zur Sicherstellung und Weiterentwicklung der Substitutionsbehandlung in Baden-Württemberg schließen die verantwortlichen Institutionen folgenden Pakt für Substitu...

Evaluation der Auswirkungen der BTMVV Reform

19. November 2019 | National

Evaluation der Auswirkungen der BTMVV Reform Dr. Silke Kuhn – ZIS – Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Suchtforschung (Hamburg, UKE, Hamburg) 5.Nationale Substitutionskonferenz (NaSuKo), 27.9.19 Berlin https://www.akzept.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/1...

Substitutionsbehandlung in der medizinischen Rehabilitation - Chancen, Grenzen und Herausforderungen (Präsentation)

19. November 2019 | National

Substitutionsbehandlung in der medizinischen Rehabilitation - Chancen, Grenzen und Herausforderungen (Präsentation) Dr. med. Thomas Kuhlmann, Psychosomatische Klinik Bergisch Gladbach NaSuKo – 5.Nationale Substitutionskonferenz, 27.09.2019, Berl...

Hinweise zur Einweisung in die Substitutionsbehandlung im Rahmen der Vergabe unter Sicht

19. November 2019 | National

Hinweise zur Einweisung in die Substitutionsbehandlung im Rahmen der Vergabe unter Sicht Grundlage dieser Ausführungen bilden die aktuellen gesetzlichen Regelungen, das Betäubungsmittelgesetz (BtmG) sowie die Betäubungsmittel-Verschreibungsverord...

BAS-Informationspapier „Hinweise zur Einweisung in die Substitutionsbehandlung im Rahmen der Vergabe unter Sicht“

19. November 2019 | National

BAS-Informationspapier „Hinweise zur Einweisung in die Substitutionsbehandlung im Rahmen der Vergabe unter Sicht“ Immer wieder werden Opioidabhängige auch außerhalb der Ambulanz beziehungsweise der Praxis substituiert, z.B. im Rahmen von Krankenh...

A state-level study of opioid use disorder treatment access and neonatal abstinence syndrome.

16. November 2019 | International

A state-level study of opioid use disorder treatment access and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Wolf ER, Tong ST, Sabo RT, Woolf SH, Abbinanti K, Pecsok J, Krist AH. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Oct 23;19(1):371. doi: 10.1186/s12887-019-1718-x. https://www....

USA. Is opioid treatment available to those who need it most?

16. November 2019 | International

USA. Is opioid treatment available to those who need it most? The U.S. opioid epidemic is still raging—it's particularly pronounced in low-income areas and in those where people lack access to health care services, which includes cities in Michig...

Wo steht die Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung nach der Rechtsreform?

10. November 2019 | National

Wo steht die Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung nach der Rechtsreform? Überarbeitete Version der Vorträge auf der 5.Nationalen Substitutionskonferenz von akzept e.V. 2019 und auf dem 28. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Suchtmedizin e.V.&nb...

Evidence Brief: Barriers and Facilitators to Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

10. November 2019 | International

Evidence Brief: Barriers and Facilitators to Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Mackey K, Veazie S, Anderson J, Bourne D, Peterson K. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (US); 2019 Aug. PMID: 31670926 https://www.ncbi.nlm....

Myanmar/Burma. Drug Addiction Rises in Myanmar’s Kachin State

09. November 2019 | International

Myanmar/Burma. Drug Addiction Rises in Myanmar’s Kachin State The clanking sound of leg irons shackled around the ankles of the unwilling patients signals the arrival of a small group of heroin addicts at the mess hall located inside a fortified ...

USA. Activists, Cuomo in “Full-Out War” Over Poor People’s MAT Access

09. November 2019 | International

USA. Activists, Cuomo in “Full-Out War” Over Poor People’s MAT Access Drug-user activists are fighting to ensure access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for some of New York State’s most vulnerable citizens, in the face of a governor seemin...

Post-overdose interventions triggered by calling 911: Centering the perspectives of people who use drugs (PWUDs).

09. November 2019 | International

Post-overdose interventions triggered by calling 911: Centering the perspectives of people who use drugs (PWUDs). Wagner KD, Harding RW, Kelley R, Labus B, Verdugo SR, Copulsky E, et al. (2019) PLoS ONE 14(10): e0223823. doi.org/10.1371/jo...

„Meiner Ansicht nach wird das System der ambulanten Substitutionsmedizin in ein bis zwei Jahren implodieren.“

04. November 2019 | National

„Meiner Ansicht nach wird das System der ambulanten Substitutionsmedizin in ein bis zwei Jahren implodieren.“ SUBSTITUTIONSMEDIZIN - Weniger Drogentote, weniger Beschaffungskriminalität: Ist diese Bilanz in Gefahr? Interview mit Dr. Jochen Brack...

Kasachstan. When a tank is urgently needed to transport… methadone to hospitals

04. November 2019 | International

Kasachstan. When a tank is urgently needed to transport… methadone to hospitals A tank is urgently needed! It doesn’t have to be a new one. The tank is needed to transport methadone to hospitals in Kazakhstan. Drug control authorities require par...

USA. Treatment Finder: Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available.

04. November 2019 | International

USA. Treatment Finder: Millions of Americans have a substance use disorder. Help is available. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in ...

Irland. Long-term methadone maintenance treatment: Stigma and social isolation

04. November 2019 | International

Irland. Long-term methadone maintenance treatment: Stigma and social isolation Mirroring trends throughout Europe, there has been a distinct rise in the age of Ireland’s opiate users who are in treatment. In 2015, 42.5% of treated opiate users na...

Versorgungslage mit Substitutionsbehandlung bei Menschen mit Opiatabhängigkeit - Antwort der Bundesregierung auf die Kleine Anfrage der Abgeordneten Susanne Ferschl, Niema Movassat, Sylvia Gabelmann und der Fraktion DIE LINKE.

01. November 2019 | National

Versorgungslage mit Substitutionsbehandlung bei Menschen mit Opiatabhängigkeit - Antwort der Bundesregierung auf die Kleine Anfrage der Abgeordneten Susanne Ferschl, Niema Movassat, Sylvia Gabelmann und der Fraktion DIE LINKE. Drucksache 19/12706...

Methadon-Ausgabe in Krefeld : „Niemand ist stärker als Heroin“

01. November 2019 | National

Methadon-Ausgabe in Krefeld : „Niemand ist stärker als Heroin“ Krefeld Der Dermatologe Tamas Weiszmann gibt in seiner Praxis Polamidon an Suchtpatienten aus. Er erlebt, wie verheerend Heroin ist. (rp-online, 25.10.2019) https://rp-online.de/nrw/...

Global patterns of opioid use and dependence: harms to populations, interventions, and future action

01. November 2019 | International

Global patterns of opioid use and dependence: harms to populations, interventions, and future action Degenhardt, Louisa et al. The Lancet, Volume 394, Issue 10208, 1560 - 1579 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-673...

How Germany averted an opioid crisis

01. November 2019 | National

How Germany averted an opioid crisis Unlike in the U.S., opioids have never emerged as a front-line medical treatment in Germany. (NBC News, USA, 19.10.2019) https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/how-germany-averted-opioid-crisis-n1068286

USA. Growing opioid crisis tests limits of methadone clinics - Advocates favor expansion

01. November 2019 | International

USA. Growing opioid crisis tests limits of methadone clinics - Advocates favor expansion (…) Several organizations are considering opening new clinics—mostly in the middle of the state, along the shoreline and in the more rural areas. But when th...

USA. My Years in the Florida Shuffle of Drug Addiction

01. November 2019 | International

USA. My Years in the Florida Shuffle of Drug Addiction Cycling through relapse and recovery, and the industry that enables both. (The New Yorker, 14.10.2019, Issue October 21, 2019) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/10/21/my-years-in-the-f...

Kenia. Kenya struggles to cope with growing number of heroin users

24. Oktober 2019 | International

Kenia. Kenya struggles to cope with growing number of heroin users KIAMBU, Kenya. In a discreet clinic just outside the Kenyan capital, a recovering heroin addict named Peter holds the hand of his two-year-old daughter as he drinks a dose of meth...

Indien. Evidence-based treatment option for heroin

24. Oktober 2019 | International

Indien. Evidence-based treatment option for heroin Dr M Suresh Kumar A heroin user? The label often provokes negative assumptions… (Times of India, 15.10.2019) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/evidence-based-treatment-op...

When Early Dropout from Opioid Agonist Therapy Seems Likely, Identifying Problems and Taking Action May Help Keep Patients in Treatment

24. Oktober 2019 | International

When Early Dropout from Opioid Agonist Therapy Seems Likely, Identifying Problems and Taking Action May Help Keep Patients in Treatment Too often, patients drop out early from opioid agonist therapy and lose the many benefits it offers. Is there ...

USA. Rural Areas Have the Longest Drive Times for OTPs

24. Oktober 2019 | International

USA. Rural Areas Have the Longest Drive Times for OTPs It should come as no surprise that rural areas have longer drive times to opioid treatment programs (OTPs) than urban ones. (ATForum, USA, 11.10.2019) http://atforum.com/2019/10/rural-a...

Solingen. Sterberate unter den Süchtigen ist gesunken

24. Oktober 2019 | National

Solingen. Sterberate unter den Süchtigen ist gesunken Norbert Schäfer von der Drogenberatung über die Situation bei der Methadonvergabe in Solingen. (Solinger Tageblatt, 20.10.2019) https://www.solinger-tageblatt.de/solingen/sterberate-unter-sue...

Stuttgart. Substitutionsgipfel in Stuttgart

24. Oktober 2019 | National

Stuttgart. Substitutionsgipfel in Stuttgart Die Sicherstellung der Substitutionsversorgung im Land wird immer schwieriger, immer mehr Substitutionsärztinnen und -ärzte gehen in Ruhestand und Nachwuchsärztinnen und -ärzte sind schwer zu gewinnen. ...

Baden-Württember. Handlungsmöglichkeiten zur Sicherung der zukünftigenSubstitutionsversorgung in Baden-Württemberg

24. Oktober 2019 | National

Baden-Württember. Handlungsmöglichkeiten zur Sicherung der zukünftigenSubstitutionsversorgung in Baden-Württemberg Der Landtag wolle beschließen, die Landesregierung zu ersuchen zu berichten, wie viele Opioidabhängige es nach ihrer Kenntnis in...

Baden-Württemberg. Abschlussbericht des Projekts „VVSub – Verbesserung der behandlungsbezogenen und teilhabeorientierten Vernetzung in der Substitutionsbehandlung“ veröffentlicht

24. Oktober 2019 | National

Baden-Württemberg. Abschlussbericht des Projekts „VVSub – Verbesserung der behandlungsbezogenen und teilhabeorientierten Vernetzung in der Substitutionsbehandlung“ veröffentlicht Zum Jahresende 2018 hat die Werkstatt PARITÄT das von der Baden-Wür...

Solingen. Versorgung von Methadonpatienten. Heroinsüchtiger in Sorge: Bald keine Ersatzdroge mehr in Solingen?

09. Oktober 2019 | National

Solingen. Versorgung von Methadonpatienten. Heroinsüchtiger in Sorge: Bald keine Ersatzdroge mehr in Solingen? Ein Süchtiger schildert seine Sorge, dass er die Ersatzdroge in Solingen nicht mehr bekommen könnte. (Solinger Tageblatt, 08.10.2019) ...

USA. One in three young adults receive medication for opioid use disorder after overdose

09. Oktober 2019 | International

USA. One in three young adults receive medication for opioid use disorder after overdose A new study found that one in three young adults receive medication for opioid use disorder within 12 months of a non-fatal opioid overdose. The study, ...

USA. With NIDA’s Help, Startups Translate Addiction Science into New Technologies.

09. Oktober 2019 | International

USA. With NIDA’s Help, Startups Translate Addiction Science into New Technologies. (NIDA, 09.10.2019) https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2019/10/nidas-help-startups-translate-addiction-science-new-technologies

Implementation of a regional quality improvement collaborative to improve care of people living with opioid use disorder in a Canadian setting.

06. Oktober 2019 | International

Implementation of a regional quality improvement collaborative to improve care of people living with opioid use disorder in a Canadian setting. Beamish L, Sagorin Z, Stanley C, English K, Garelnabi R, Cousineau D, Barrios R, Klimas J. BMC Health...

Norwegen. 'The entire pharmaceutical compendium' in the treatment of substance use disorders

06. Oktober 2019 | International

Norwegen. 'The entire pharmaceutical compendium' in the treatment of substance use disorders Jørg Mørland, Helge Waal Tidsskr Nor Legeforen 2019, doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.18.0678 https://tidsskriftet.no/en/2019/02/kronikk/entire-pharmaceutical-comp...

Predictors of Medication-Assisted Treatment Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder in an Interdisciplinary Primary Care Model.

06. Oktober 2019 | International

Predictors of Medication-Assisted Treatment Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder in an Interdisciplinary Primary Care Model. Cantone RE, Garvey B, O'Neill A, Fleishman J, Cohen D, Muench J, Bailey SR. J Am Board Fam Med. 2019 Sep-Oct;32(5):724-731...

'Communities are attempting to tackle the crisis': a scoping review on community plans to prevent and reduce opioid-related harms.

06. Oktober 2019 | International

'Communities are attempting to tackle the crisis': a scoping review on community plans to prevent and reduce opioid-related harms. Leece P, Khorasheh T, Paul N, Keller-Olaman S, Massarella S, Caldwell J, Parkinson M, Strike C, Taha S, Penney G, H...

Schweiz/Zürich. Soziale Situation des OAT-Patientenkollektives der Arud

06. Oktober 2019 | International

Schweiz/Zürich. Soziale Situation des OAT-Patientenkollektives der Arud Die kantonale Substitutions-Statistik gibt Aufschluss über die soziale Situation von Patientinnen und Patienten, die sich in einer Opioid-Agonisten-Therapie (OAT) befinden. ...

USA. Barrier to rural opioid treatment: Driving distance to methadone clinics

06. Oktober 2019 | International

USA. Barrier to rural opioid treatment: Driving distance to methadone clinics People who live in rural counties in five states heavily affected by the opioid epidemic must drive longer distances to obtain methadone, a treatment for opioid addicti...

USA. Methadone Barriers Persist, Despite Decades Of Evidence

29. September 2019 | International

USA. Methadone Barriers Persist, Despite Decades Of Evidence Methadone, one of three medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), is effective in reducing illicit opioid use and mortality...

The scope and impact of mobile health clinics in the United States: a literature review.

29. September 2019 | International

The scope and impact of mobile health clinics in the United States: a literature review. Yu SWY, Hill C, Ricks ML, Bennet J, Oriol NE. Int J Equity Health. 2017 Oct 5;16(1):178. doi: 10.1186/s12939-017-0671-2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/a...

Rumänien. DIFFICULTIES ACCESSING OST IN ROMANIA - A call for international support

21. September 2019 | International

Rumänien. DIFFICULTIES ACCESSING OST IN ROMANIA - A call for international support In the last weeks, the complicated access to Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) in Romania has become even more unstable. Normally, from an estimat...

Solingen. Versorgung sei sichergestellt - Drogen-Problem in Solingen: Minister winkt ab

17. September 2019 | National

Solingen. Versorgung sei sichergestellt - Drogen-Problem in Solingen: Minister winkt ab In Solingen sind 233 Abhängige bei nur zwei Ärzten in Behandlung. Jetzt hat der Gesundheitsminister dazu Stellung bezogen. (Solinger Tageblatt, 11.09.201...

Malaysia. Malaysia's Government looks to decriminalise drug use in bid to stem disadvantage

17. September 2019 | International

Malaysia. Malaysia's Government looks to decriminalise drug use in bid to stem disadvantage The non-descript white van parked at the mosque entrance went mostly unnoticed. In conservative Malaysia, very few of the Muslim faithful on their way to...

USA. Opioid crackdown forces pain patients to taper off drugs they say they need

17. September 2019 | International

USA. Opioid crackdown forces pain patients to taper off drugs they say they need (...) When researchers surveyed 194 primary care clinics in Michigan in 2018, they found that 79 of them would not accept new patients taking opioids, according to a...

Russland. Drogenabhängige in Russland: Leben mit der Sucht

17. September 2019 | International

Russland. Drogenabhängige in Russland: Leben mit der Sucht Russland zählt zu den größten Heroinmärkten der Welt, die Zahl der Abhängigen steigt. Der Fotograf Aleksandr Martynov hat Süchtige mit der Kamera begleitet. (Spiegel, 05.09.2019) h...

Grevenbroich. Bürgermeister führt Gespräche mit Kassenärztlicher Vereinigung : Stadt Grevenbroich will weniger Methadon-Patienten

10. September 2019 | National

Grevenbroich. Bürgermeister führt Gespräche mit Kassenärztlicher Vereinigung : Stadt Grevenbroich will weniger Methadon-Patienten Bürgermeister Klaus Krützen schlägt der Kassenärztlichen Vereinigung eine „Substituierende Notfallpraxis“ vor. (NGZ ...

Barriers and facilitators to office-based opioid agonist therapy prescribing and effective interventions to increase provider prescribing: protocol for a systematic review.

08. September 2019 | International

Barriers and facilitators to office-based opioid agonist therapy prescribing and effective interventions to increase provider prescribing: protocol for a systematic review. Nixon LL, Marlinga JC, Hayden KA, Mrklas KJ. Syst Rev. 2019 Jul 25;8(1):...

Physicians' satisfaction with providing buprenorphine treatment.

08. September 2019 | International

Physicians' satisfaction with providing buprenorphine treatment. Knudsen HK, Brown R, Jacobson N, Horst J, Kim JS, Collier E, Starr S, Madden LM, Haram E, Toy A, Molfenter T. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2019 Aug 26;14(1):34. doi: 10.1186/s13722-019-0...

A call to maximize impact of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act through standard inclusion of opioid use disorder treatment curricula in medical schools.

08. September 2019 | International

A call to maximize impact of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act through standard inclusion of opioid use disorder treatment curricula in medical schools. Shapiro A, Villarroel LR, George P. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2019 Aug 2;10:581-583. do...

Berlin. Heroinkonsum am Marheinekeplatz: Benutzte Spritzen auf dem Spielplatz

05. September 2019 | National

Berlin. Heroinkonsum am Marheinekeplatz: Benutzte Spritzen auf dem Spielplatz Der Marheinekeplatz ist auch Treffpunkt von Heroinabhängigen. Anwohner wollen, dass der Platz wieder sauberer wird. (...) „Mit der Methadon-Ausgabestelle in der Heimstr...

Schottland. Scottish methadone prescription numbers 'not accurate'

05. September 2019 | International

Schottland. Scottish methadone prescription numbers 'not accurate' The NHS does not have accurate data for the number of people being prescribed methadone and other opioid substitutes in Scotland, the BBC has learned. (BBC, 05.09.2019) https://w...

USA. SAMHSA Ushers in Law Enforcement “Fishing Expeditions” for MAT Patients

05. September 2019 | International

USA. SAMHSA Ushers in Law Enforcement “Fishing Expeditions” for MAT Patients The federal government’s move to ditch confidentiality regulations for substance use disorder treatment will increase patients’ exposure to law enforcement investigation...

Opioid prescription patterns in Germany and the global opioid epidemic: Systematic review of available evidence.

02. September 2019 | National

Opioid prescription patterns in Germany and the global opioid epidemic: Systematic review of available evidence. Rosner B, Neicun J, Yang JC, Roman-Urrestarazu A (2019) PLoS ONE 14(8): e0221153. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0221153 https:...

Schweiz. Spannungsfeld zwischen Fürsorge und Selbstbestimmung - Umgang mit Sucht im Pflegealltag

02. September 2019 | International

Schweiz. Spannungsfeld zwischen Fürsorge und Selbstbestimmung - Umgang mit Sucht im Pflegealltag Alwin Bachmann; Linda Gotsmann, Jonas Wenger Suchtprobleme bei betreuten älteren Männern und Frauen stellen Pflegefachleute und Pflegeorganisat...

Offering the best death possible: supporting people using substances at the end of life.

02. September 2019 | International

Offering the best death possible: supporting people using substances at the end of life. Galvani, S. (2019) Addiction, doi.org/10.1111/add.14779. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/add.14779

USA. Emergency Departments Can Help Prevent Opioid Overdoses

01. September 2019 | International

USA. Emergency Departments Can Help Prevent Opioid Overdoses One of the biggest risk factors for overdose death from opioids is having had a previous overdose. Common sense and a growing body of research suggest that patients with opioid use diso...

USA. Feds to Revamp Confidentiality Rules for Addiction Treatment

01. September 2019 | International

USA. Feds to Revamp Confidentiality Rules for Addiction Treatment Federal health officials proposed Thursday to revamp stringent patient confidentiality regulations from the 1970s to encourage coordination among medical professionals treating peo...

The darker side of paradise: heroin addiction in Zanzibar

01. September 2019 | International

The darker side of paradise: heroin addiction in Zanzibar Yee, Amy The Lancet, Volume 394, Issue 10200, 721 - 722 Behind the beautiful touristic sand beaches, sober recovery houses provide safe havens for the thousands of people dealing w...

USA. Hospitals Can Exclude Measuring Co-prescribing Methadone and Buprenorphine With Benzodiazepines in Palliative Care

01. September 2019 | International

USA. Hospitals Can Exclude Measuring Co-prescribing Methadone and Buprenorphine With Benzodiazepines in Palliative Care In a final rule published August 16 in the Federal Register, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services said that informati...

People who inject drugs in Bangladesh - The untold burden!

18. August 2019 | International

People who inject drugs in Bangladesh - The untold burden! Khan SI, Reza MM, Crowe SM, Rahman M, Hellard M, Sarker MS, Chowdhury EI, Rana AKMM, Sacks-Davis R, Banu S, Ross AG. Int J Infect Dis. 2019 Jun;83:109-115. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.03.00...

USA. Public Comment on Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Reviews: Screening for Illicit Drug Use, Including Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs

16. August 2019 | International

USA. Public Comment on Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Reviews: Screening for Illicit Drug Use, Including Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs August 13, 2019 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft r...

Inpatient Addiction Medicine Consultation and Post-Hospital Substance Use Disorder Treatment Engagement: a Propensity-Matched Analysis

16. August 2019 | International

Inpatient Addiction Medicine Consultation and Post-Hospital Substance Use Disorder Treatment Engagement: a Propensity-Matched Analysis Englander, H., Dobbertin, K., Lind, B.K. et al. J GEN INTERN MED (2019). doi.org/10.1007/s11606-019-0525...

Addiction intervention in hospital is a 'reachable moment'

16. August 2019 | International

Addiction intervention in hospital is a 'reachable moment' Patients who meet an addiction medicine consult team while they're in the hospital are twice as likely to participate in treatment for substance use disorder after they go home, according...

USA. It's The Go-To Drug To Treat Opioid Addiction. Why Won't More Pharmacies Stock It?

16. August 2019 | International

USA. It's The Go-To Drug To Treat Opioid Addiction. Why Won't More Pharmacies Stock It? Louis Morano knows what he needs, and he knows where to get it. Morano, 29, has done seven stints in rehab for opioid addiction in the past 15 years. So, he ...

USA. OTP Responds to Shooting at Baltimore Clinic Across the Street

16. August 2019 | International

USA. OTP Responds to Shooting at Baltimore Clinic Across the Street Two people died after a shooting at the highly respected Man Alive opioid treatment program (OTP) in Baltimore on July 15—the shooter, and one other man. “Fortunately, these kind...

Baden-Württemberg. Bis zu 20.000 Euro Fördergeld für Substitutionsärzte

12. August 2019 | National

Baden-Württemberg. Bis zu 20.000 Euro Fördergeld für Substitutionsärzte ZuZ-Richtlinie: KV schafft neue Anreize für die suchtmedizinische Therapie Ärzte, die sich in der Substitutionstherapie für Drogenabhängige engagieren, profitieren künftig v...

Substitutionstherapie Im Landkreis Cloppenburg: Methadon-Programm ohne Arzt

11. August 2019 | National

Substitutionstherapie Im Landkreis Cloppenburg: Methadon-Programm ohne Arzt Mit Dr. Daniel Tabeling hat nun auch der letzte Arzt das Angebot zur Substitutionstherapie im Landkreis Cloppenburg eingestellt. Laut Angaben der Kreisverwaltung nutzen d...

USA. AAFP Supports Methadone Treatment in Primary Care

11. August 2019 | International

USA. AAFP Supports Methadone Treatment in Primary Care One resolution at this year’s meeting of the American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP) with family physicians’ inability to prescribe methadone in the primary care setting for treatmen...

USA. Methadone Treatment and a Program for New Parents Approved for New Federal Child Welfare Law

05. August 2019 | International

USA. Methadone Treatment and a Program for New Parents Approved for New Federal Child Welfare Law The new clearinghouse for the Family First Prevention Services Act has approved another parent support program and a substance abuse treatment model...

Offering Emergency Buprenorphine Without a Prescription.

28. Juli 2019 | International

Offering Emergency Buprenorphine Without a Prescription. Roy PJ, Stein MD. JAMA.Published online July 08, 2019. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.8309 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2737850

Changes in Substance Abuse and HIV Risk Behaviors over 12-Month Methadone Maintenance Treatment among Vietnamese Patients in Mountainous Provinces.

28. Juli 2019 | International

Changes in Substance Abuse and HIV Risk Behaviors over 12-Month Methadone Maintenance Treatment among Vietnamese Patients in Mountainous Provinces. Tran BX, Fleming M, Nguyen TMT, Vu GT, Vuong QH, Ho MT, Dam NV, Vuong TT, Do HN, Doan LP, Latkin C...

Characteristics of US Counties With High Opioid Overdose Mortality and Low Capacity to Deliver Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

28. Juli 2019 | International

Characteristics of US Counties With High Opioid Overdose Mortality and Low Capacity to Deliver Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Haffajee RL, Lin LA, Bohnert ASB, Goldstick JE. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Jun 5;2(6):e196373. doi: 10.1001/jamanetwork...

USA. 40% of treatment facilities won't accept people prescribed meds to fight opioid addiction

27. Juli 2019 | International

USA. 40% of treatment facilities won't accept people prescribed meds to fight opioid addiction As American policymakers and health care providers try multiple approaches to reduce the number of deaths related to the opioid epidemic, treatment fac...

USA. Access to Addiction Services Differs by Race and Gender

23. Juli 2019 | International

USA. Access to Addiction Services Differs by Race and Gender Disparities in access to quality treatment play a role in every aspect of health care and health outcomes, and the opioid crisis is no different. While whites and men continue to experi...

Substitution in München – gut aufgestellt (Poster)

08. Juli 2019 | National

Substitution in München – gut aufgestellt (Poster) S. Drubba, S. Wiseman, S. Surek, R. Köhler, A. Ebenau, J. Eberle, J. Müller, D. Schmidt, S. Gleich Referat für Gesundheit und Umwelt, Landeshauptstadt München Das Referat für Gesundheit und Umw...

A Mobile Buprenorphine Treatment Program for Homeless Patients With Opioid Use Disorder.

06. Juli 2019 | International

A Mobile Buprenorphine Treatment Program for Homeless Patients With Opioid Use Disorder. Buzza C, Elser A, Seal J. Psychiatr Serv. 2019 Jul 1;70(7):635-636. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.70701. https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ps.70701

InfeCtion.Sucht.Versorgung: AbbVie und Sanofi schließen Aktionsbündnis für bessere Versorgung von Suchterkrankten in Deutschland

06. Juli 2019 | National

InfeCtion.Sucht.Versorgung: AbbVie und Sanofi schließen Aktionsbündnis für bessere Versorgung von Suchterkrankten in Deutschland WIESBADEN/FRANKFURT, 4. Juli 2019. Die beiden Unternehmen, das globae forschende BioPharma-Unternehmen AbbVie u...

Palliativversorgung von Patienten in Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung (mit CME)

06. Juli 2019 | National

Palliativversorgung von Patienten in Opioidsubstitutionsbehandlung (mit CME) Hoffmann-Menzel, J.Goldmann, M.Kern, K.Weckbecker, L. Wüllenweber, L. Radbruch Schmerz 2019 · 33:263–280, doi.org/10.1007/s00482-019-0376-0 Abstract (freier Zugang für...

USA. Opioids study shows high-risk counties across the country, suggests local solutions

01. Juli 2019 | International

USA. Opioids study shows high-risk counties across the country, suggests local solutions In a study of more than 3,000 counties across the U.S., the researchers found that residents of 412 counties are at least twice as likely to be at high risk ...

Factors Associated with Compliance among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Transfers: Evidence from Audit Records at Clinics in Guangdong, China.

30. Juni 2019 | International

Factors Associated with Compliance among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Transfers: Evidence from Audit Records at Clinics in Guangdong, China. Gong C, Zou X, Chen W, Liu Y, Lu Q, Ling L. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Jun 6;16(11). pii: ...

USA. One Possible Solution to the Opioid Crisis in the U.S. Has Been Inexplicably Ignored

30. Juni 2019 | International

USA. One Possible Solution to the Opioid Crisis in the U.S. Has Been Inexplicably Ignored The President’s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) just released a new report on how to beat back America’s opioid crisis. The CEA highlighted as potential ...

Expanding low-threshold buprenorphineto justice-involved individuals through mobile treatment: Addressing a critical care gap.

30. Juni 2019 | International

Expanding low-threshold buprenorphineto justice-involved individuals through mobile treatment: Addressing a critical care gap. Krawczyk N, Buresh M, Gordon MS, Blue TR, Fingerhood MI, Agus D. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2019 Aug;103:1-8. doi: 10.1...

A scalable, automated warm handoff from the emergency department to community sites offering continued medication for opioid use disorder: Lessons learned from the EMBED trial stakeholders.

30. Juni 2019 | International

A scalable, automated warm handoff from the emergency department to community sites offering continued medication for opioid use disorder: Lessons learned from the EMBED trial stakeholders. Ahmed OM, Mao JA, Holt SR, Hawk K, D'Onofrio G, Martel S...

User-centred clinical decision support to implement emergency department-initiated buprenorphine for opioid use disorder: protocol for the pragmatic group randomised EMBED trial.

30. Juni 2019 | International

User-centred clinical decision support to implement emergency department-initiated buprenorphine for opioid use disorder: protocol for the pragmatic group randomised EMBED trial. Melnick ER, Jeffery MM, Dziura JD, Mao JA, Hess EP, Platts-Mills TF...

Age related medication for addiction treatment (MAT) use for opioid use disorder among Medicaid-insured patients in New York.

30. Juni 2019 | International

Age related medication for addiction treatment (MAT) use for opioid use disorder among Medicaid-insured patients in New York. Neighbors CJ, Choi S, Healy S, Yerneni R, Sun T, Shapoval L. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2019 Jun 25;14(1):28. doi: ...

Neuseeland. Drug History: What happened when Dunedin cancelled methadone

24. Juni 2019 | International

Neuseeland. Drug History: What happened when Dunedin cancelled methadone This article is about what can happen if a drug substitution programme is suddenly cancelled. (publicaddress.net, Neuseeland, 23.06.2019) https://publicaddress.net/speaker/...

Kanada. Free heroin? Unusual clinic offers 'chance at being human again'

21. Juni 2019 | International

Kanada. Free heroin? Unusual clinic offers 'chance at being human again' Low-dose drug program provides an alternative to potentially deadly street narcotics. (CBC, Kanada, 09.06.2019) https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/national-heroin-treatme...

USA. What Can We Learn From the Nation’s First 24/7 Methadone Clinic?

21. Juni 2019 | International

USA. What Can We Learn From the Nation’s First 24/7 Methadone Clinic? In October 2017, Community Medical Services (CMS), an Arizona-based addiction treatment provider, opened America’s first medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinic that operate...

Portugal. The mobile methadone van that helps drug addicts live normal life

21. Juni 2019 | International

Portugal. The mobile methadone van that helps drug addicts live normal life Daily Record chief reporter Mark McGivern visited Lisbon to see if Portugal's enlightened approach to addiction could help tackle Scotland's drug crisis. (Daily Record, S...

ACMD report- Ageing cohort of drug users

21. Juni 2019 | International

ACMD report- Ageing cohort of drug users In recent years, statistics have been published to show a demonstrable shift in age profile of individuals accessing treatment for drug use in the UK. In response to this the Advisory Council on ...

Number of older opiate users in treatment has tripled

21. Juni 2019 | International

Number of older opiate users in treatment has tripled The number of older opiate users in treatment in England has tripled in just 12 years, a report by the ACMD reveals today. (ACMD - Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, UK, 14.06.2019) htt...

Schottland. Methadone overdose figures slammed by Scottish Conservatives

21. Juni 2019 | International

Schottland. Methadone overdose figures slammed by Scottish Conservatives The Conservatives have called for alternative treatments for drug addicts as figures indicate hundreds of people were taken to hospital after overdosing on the heroin replac...

Self-Rated Physical Health and Unmet Healthcare Needs among Swedish Patients in Opioid Substitution Treatment.

11. Juni 2019 | International

DPtV fordert mehr Aufmerksamkeit für Abhängigkeitserkrankungen

06. Juni 2019 | National

DPtV fordert mehr Aufmerksamkeit für Abhängigkeitserkrankungen Berlin, 5. Juni 2019. Die psychotherapeutische Behandlung und Prävention von Suchterkrankungen müssen nach Ansicht der Bundesvorsitzenden der Deutschen PsychotherapeutenVereinigung (D...

122. Deutscher Ärztetag: Beschlüsse und Vorstandsüberweisungen zu Sucht und Drogen

04. Juni 2019 | National

Deutscher Ärztetag: Beschlüsse und Vorstandsüberweisungen zu Sucht und Drogen Ib – 86 Förderung der substitutionsgestützten Suchttherapie für Drogenabhängige 173 Ib - 73 Substitution in Justizvollzugsanstalten 174 Ib - 87 ...

USA. Significant barriers to care for patients seeking medication for opioid use

04. Juni 2019 | International

USA. Significant barriers to care for patients seeking medication for opioid use Boston, MA – Buprenorphine-naloxone (buprenorphine), a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), is difficult to access in states wit...

Mixed methods to explore factors associated with the decline of patients in the methadone maintenance treatment program in Shanghai, China

03. Juni 2019 | International

Mixed methods to explore factors associated with the decline of patients in the methadone maintenance treatment program in Shanghai, China Lei Zhang†, Jiayi Bao†,Amy Harrington,Xiaoduo Fan,Zhen Ning,Jingying Zha...

Frankfurt/M. Drogenabhängige im Frankfurter Bahnhofsviertel: "Das wünsche ich meinem ärgsten Feind nicht"

28. Mai 2019 | National

Frankfurt/M. Drogenabhängige im Frankfurter Bahnhofsviertel: "Das wünsche ich meinem ärgsten Feind nicht" Hippe Bars, Restaurants, teure Wohnungen: Das Frankfurter Bahnhofsviertel ist schicker geworden. Geblieben sind die Drogenabhängigen. ...

Alpirsbach. Pfaff strebt Verlegung an

28. Mai 2019 | National

Alpirsbach. Pfaff strebt Verlegung an Ein beherrschendes Thema bei den Anfragen in der jüngsten Sitzung des Alpirsbacher Gemeinderats war die Abgabe von Methadon in einem Raum im Bahnhofsgebäude durch einen Arzt. (Schwarzwälder Bote, 21.05.2019) ...

USA. ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES,ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE REPORT,“MEDICATIONS FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER SAVE LIVES” REPORT RELEASED: MARCH 2019

28. Mai 2019 | International

USA. ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES,ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE REPORT,“MEDICATIONS FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER SAVE LIVES” REPORT RELEASED: MARCH 2019 MARK W.PARRINO,M.P.A.PRESIDENT, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF OPIOID DEPE...

Tschechien. Petr’s Journey – Possibilies of Opioid Substitution (Video)

28. Mai 2019 | International

Tschechien. Petr’s Journey – Possibilies of Opioid Substitution (Video) A new movie produced by the alumni of our video training, tells the story of Petr, a 50 years old man from Prague, who lost his leg, his has no home, no job – but his has now...

Buprenorphine in the emergency department: Randomized clinical controlled trial of clonidine versus buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid withdrawal.

28. Mai 2019 | International

Buprenorphine in the emergency department: Randomized clinical controlled trial of clonidine versus buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid withdrawal. Srivastava A, Kahan M, Njoroge I, Sommer LZ. Can Fam Physician. 2019 May;65(5):e214-e220. P...

ACMT Position Statement: Buprenorphine Administration in the Emergency Department.

28. Mai 2019 | International

ACMT Position Statement: Buprenorphine Administration in the Emergency Department. Wax PM, Stolbach AI, Schwarz ES, Warrick BJ, Wiegand TJ, Nelson LS. J Med Toxicol. 2019 May 13. doi: 10.1007/s13181-019-00712-3. https://link.springer.com/...

Implementation facilitation to promote emergency department-initiated buprenorphine for opioid use disorder: protocol for a hybrid type III effectiveness-implementation study (Project ED HEALTH).

28. Mai 2019 | International

Implementation facilitation to promote emergency department-initiated buprenorphine for opioid use disorder: protocol for a hybrid type III effectiveness-implementation study (Project ED HEALTH). D'Onofrio G, Edelman EJ, Hawk KF, Pantal...

Low barrier buprenorphine treatment for persons experiencing homelessness and injecting heroin in San Francisco.

28. Mai 2019 | International

Low barrier buprenorphine treatment for persons experiencing homelessness and injecting heroin in San Francisco. Carter J, Zevin B, Lum PJ. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2019 May 6;14(1):20. doi: 10.1186/s13722-019-0149-1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...

Opioid use disorder in primary care: PEER umbrella systematic review of systematic reviews. Korownyk C, Perry D, Ton J, Kolber MR, Garrison S, Thomas B, Allan GM, Dugré N, Finley CR, Ting R, Yang PR, Vandermeer B, Lindblad AJ. Can Fam Physician. 2019 May;

28. Mai 2019 | International

Opioid use disorder in primary care: PEER umbrella systematic review of systematic reviews. Korownyk C, Perry D, Ton J, Kolber MR, Garrison S, Thomas B, Allan GM, Dugré N, Finley CR, Ting R, Yang PR, Vandermeer B, Lindblad AJ. Can Fam Physician....

Quality of primary care among individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder.

28. Mai 2019 | International

Quality of primary care among individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder. Spithoff S, Kiran T, Khuu W, Kahan M, Guan Q, Tadrous M, Leece P, Martins D, Gomes T. Can Fam Physician. 2019 May;65(5):343-351. PMID: 31088874 https://www.c...

Telemedicine's Role in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic.

28. Mai 2019 | International

Telemedicine's Role in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic. Yang YT, Weintraub E, Haffajee RL. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018 Sep;93(9):1177-1180. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.07.001. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330237/

Facing the Growing Heroin Problem in Colombia: The New Methadone-assisted Treatment Programs.

27. Mai 2019 | International

Facing the Growing Heroin Problem in Colombia: The New Methadone-assisted Treatment Programs. González G, Giraldo LF, DiGirolamo G, Rey CF, Correa LE, Cano AM, Romero-González M. Rev Colomb Psiquiatr. 2019 Apr - Jun;48(2):96-104. doi: 10.1016/j....

Buprenorphine unobserved "home" induction: a survey of Ontario's addiction physicians.

27. Mai 2019 | International

Buprenorphine unobserved "home" induction: a survey of Ontario's addiction physicians. Srivastava A, Kahan M, Leece P, McAndrew A. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2019 May 1;14(1):18. doi: 10.1186/s13722-019-0146-4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and other Drug Problems

25. Mai 2019 | International

End of Life Care for People with Alcohol and other Drug Problems This website offers resources developed from a two year research programme on end of life care for people with alcohol and other drug problems. (endoflifecaresubstanceuse.com, ...

Wende: Drogenbeauftragte Mortler will mehr Methadon ausgeben - Überdosierung von Heroin weiter häufigste Todesursache bei Drogenkonsum

16. Mai 2019 | National

Wende: Drogenbeauftragte Mortler will mehr Methadon ausgeben - Überdosierung von Heroin weiter häufigste Todesursache bei Drogenkonsum NÜRNBERG - Die Drogenbeauftragte der Bundesregierung, Marlena Mortler, fordert saubere Spritzen für rausc...

Drogenabhängige: Was in Bremen bei der Versorgung gut läuft – und was nicht

14. Mai 2019 | National

Drogenabhängige: Was in Bremen bei der Versorgung gut läuft – und was nicht Wie gut werden Drogenabhängige in Bremen medizinisch versorgt und betreut? Diese Änderungen wünschen sich einige Ärzte und Vereine. (Radio Bremen – buten un binnen, 08.05...

NRW. Erhebung und Analyse der ambulanten Suchthilfestrukturen in Nordrhein-Westfalen.

14. Mai 2019 | National

NRW. Erhebung und Analyse der ambulanten Suchthilfestrukturen in Nordrhein-Westfalen. Institut für interdisziplinäre Sucht- und Drogenforschung, Hamburg, 2019 Textauszug: „(...) Für die Substitutionsbehandlungen belegt die Bevölkerungsanalyse ei...

Schweiz. Umgang mit Sucht in Pflegeheimen - Modelle guter Praxis

14. Mai 2019 | International

Schweiz. Umgang mit Sucht in Pflegeheimen - Modelle guter Praxis Am 6. Mai 2019 fand in Bern die gemeinsame Stakeholderkonferenz der beiden nationalen Strategien NCD sowie Sucht zum Thema «gesundes Altern» statt. (5. Stakeholderkonferenz Nationa...

Non-prescribed use of methadone and buprenorphine prior to opioid substitution treatment: lifetime prevalence, motives, and drug sources among people with opioid dependence in five Swedish cities

09. Mai 2019 | International

Non-prescribed use of methadone and buprenorphine prior to opioid substitution treatment: lifetime prevalence, motives, and drug sources among people with opioid dependence in five Swedish cities Björn Johnson and Torkel Richert Harm R...

Buprenorphine Treatment Divide by Race/Ethnicity and Payment.

09. Mai 2019 | International

Buprenorphine Treatment Divide by Race/Ethnicity and Payment. Lagisetty PA, Ross R, Bohnert A, Clay M, Maust DT. JAMA Psychiatry. 2019 May 8. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.0876. Abstract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31066881

“Liquid Handcuffs”—A Documentary to Free Methadone (Homepage und Trailer)

04. Mai 2019 | International

“Liquid Handcuffs”—A Documentary to Free Methadone (Homepage und Trailer) Filmed in six countries: Afghanistan, Britain, India, Portugal, Russia, United States In 2017, the opioid-related overdose crisis killed 70,000 people in the US. Meth...

Drug deaths could rise if Bristol Mayor’s Office forces people off methadone.

04. Mai 2019 | International

Drug deaths could rise if Bristol Mayor’s Office forces people off methadone. Bristol City Council is consulting on a proposal to cut up to 10% of the budget for GPs and pharmacists to prescribe methadone or buprenorphine (Opiate Substitution Tre...

Frankfurt/Main. Drogenhilfe in Frankfurt: Drogennotdienst Frankfurt: Von Crack und Heroin loskommen

01. Mai 2019 | National

Frankfurt/Main. Drogenhilfe in Frankfurt: Drogennotdienst Frankfurt: Von Crack und Heroin loskommen Im Methadonprogramm des Drogennotdiensts Frankfurt beginnt für fast 80 Menschen in kleinen Schritten ein neues Leben. (Frankfurter Rundschau, 29.0...

Utilization of addiction treatment among U.S. adults with history of incarceration and substance use disorders.

21. April 2019 | International

Utilization of addiction treatment among U.S. adults with history of incarceration and substance use disorders. Tsai J, Gu X. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2019 Mar 5;14(1):9. doi: 10.1186/s13722-019-0138-4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P...

Hamm/Westf. Dauerkrach am Penny-Markt: Szenetreff nervt Anwohner im Hammer Norden

16. April 2019 | National

Hamm/Westf. Dauerkrach am Penny-Markt: Szenetreff nervt Anwohner im Hammer Norden (...) Neben dem Penny-Markt kommen mal mehr, mal weniger Personen zusammen, die sich täglich ihr Methadon in einer Arztpraxis am Bockumer Weg abholen, um keine hart...

Patient choice as a means of empowerment in opioid substitution treatment: a case from Sweden

16. April 2019 | International

Patient choice as a means of empowerment in opioid substitution treatment: a case from Sweden Lisa Andersson & Björn Johnson (2019) Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, DOI: 10.1080/09687637.2019.1591342 https://www.tandfonline.co...

Marokko. Morocco celebrates 10 years of opioid agonist treatment

16. April 2019 | International

Marokko. Morocco celebrates 10 years of opioid agonist treatment With a regional seminar organised on 22-23 February 2019 in Tangier, the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Pompidou Group celebrated 10 years ...

Uganda. Uganda approves first-ever OST clinic

16. April 2019 | International

Uganda. Uganda approves first-ever OST clinic The decision comes after PITCH embarked on a year of advocacy to convince the Ministry of Health of the need for the clinic. (IDPC - International Drug Policy Consortium, 04.04.2019) https://idpc.net...

USA. Increasing Access to MAT: What Is the Role of Harm Reduction?

16. April 2019 | International

USA. Increasing Access to MAT: What Is the Role of Harm Reduction? There are moves—important and funded ones—to support the expansion of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), but those moves apply mostly to office-based opioid treatment (OBOT) pro...

Bruchsal. Tagesklinik sucht Hausärzte: Ab Herbst gibt Bruchsaler Ambulanz Methadon aus

15. April 2019 | National

Bruchsal. Tagesklinik sucht Hausärzte: Ab Herbst gibt Bruchsaler Ambulanz Methadon aus Die bis zu 200 Substitutionspatientinnen und –patienten im nördlichen Landkreis Karlsruhe sind seit fast zwei Jahren unversorgt, berichten die Badischen Neuest...

Schweiz. Immer mehr Pflegebedürftige bei Heroinabgabe

15. April 2019 | International

Schweiz. Immer mehr Pflegebedürftige bei Heroinabgabe Die Patienten der Heroinabgabe in Bern werden immer älter - und sie sind zusehends pflegebedürftig. Das geht aus dem Jahresbericht hervor, den die Heroingestützte Behandlung KODA publiziert ha...

USA. As overdoses rise, New Jersey removes a barrier to treatment for opioid addiction

08. April 2019 | International

USA. As overdoses rise, New Jersey removes a barrier to treatment for opioid addiction Starting this week, Medicaid recipients in New Jersey no longer have to wait for approval from an insurance company before a doctor can prescribe them opioid-a...

END OF LIFE CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH PROBLEMATIC SUBSTANCE USE AND THEIR FAMILIES

04. April 2019 | International

END OF LIFE CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH PROBLEMATIC SUBSTANCE USE AND THEIR FAMILIES People with alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems, and their families,deserve the same respect and dignity at the end of their lives as people without AOD problems. (dr...

Provider and patient perspectives on barriers to buprenorphine adherence and the acceptability of video directly observed therapy to enhance adherence.

01. April 2019 | International

Provider and patient perspectives on barriers to buprenorphine adherence and the acceptability of video directly observed therapy to enhance adherence. Godersky ME, Saxon AJ, Merrill JO, Samet JH, Simoni JM, Tsui JI. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2019 ...

Applying Behavioural Incentives to Increase Adherence to Maintenance Treatment.

01. April 2019 | International

Applying Behavioural Incentives to Increase Adherence to Maintenance Treatment. Komasi S, Saeidi M, Sariaslani P, Soroush A. Malays J Med Sci. 2018 Nov;25(6):137-140. doi: 10.21315/mjms2018.25.6.14. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

Association of Methadone Treatment With Substance-Related Hospital Admissions Among a Population in Canada With a History of Criminal Convictions.

01. April 2019 | International

Association of Methadone Treatment With Substance-Related Hospital Admissions Among a Population in Canada With a History of Criminal Convictions. Russolillo A, Moniruzzaman A, Somers JM. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Mar 1;2(3):e190595. doi: 10.1001/jam...

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