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- Pharmacotherapy – Medications – Recovery Research Institute
Pharmacotherapy – Medications Pharmacotherapy (pharmacology) is the treatment of a disorder or disease with medication In the treatment of addiction, medications are used to reduce the intensity of withdrawal symptoms, reduce alcohol and other drug cravings, and reduce the likelihood of use or relapse for specific drugs by blocking their effect
- Evolving approaches to opioid use disorder treatment: A novel . . .
For treatment professionals and treatment systems: This article proposes an integrative opioid use disorder treatment model that combines proactive referral services, pharmacotherapy, harm-reduction education, peer-based support, and low-threshold programs
- Bridging the Divide: How Medicine Twelve-Step Can Work Together to . . .
As a result, although medication can aid addiction recovery, most who would benefit from pharmacotherapy have limited access to it Conversely, Twelve-Step based treatment programs, as well as Twelve-Step meeting attendance are known to support addiction recovery, yet Twelve-Step facilitation is rarely offered in medically operated treatment
- Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorders in Outpatient Settings
Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorders in Outpatient Settings The review and meta-analysis by Jonas and colleagues examines the benefits and potential harms of approved medication for adults with alcohol use disorders The medications that were examined are often combined with other behavioral outpatient treatment
- What do inmates think about their prison-based opioid use disorder . . .
Inmates also noted program challenges, suggesting the need for additional recovery support services, more staff education on pharmacotherapy to reduce stigma, additional information about transitioning to community-based treatment, and more timely first-dose receipt
- Can certain alcohol use disorder medications help reduce risk for . . .
Pharmacotherapy is underutilized as a treatment option for alcohol use disorder though research shows certain medications may improve alcohol outcomes Research on pharmacotherapy health outcomes beyond alcohol consumption in real-world settings can provide important knowledge on their overall clinical and public health utilities
- Bang for your buck: Does addressing substance use problems in primary . . .
Beyond pharmacotherapy, however, there are also other methods that might improve patient care for those presenting with SUD symptoms, including, for example, the use of recovery coaches, who are peers with a history of SUD who can offer outreach, treatment system navigation, and support for patients with SUD
- Treating youth with opioid use disorder: Can medication keep young . . .
Treating youth with opioid use disorder: Can medication keep young people from discontinuing treatment? Medications for treating opioid use disorder are effective therapeutic approaches for adults, but we know significantly less about their use among youth This study suggests that youth receiving pharmacotherapy were substantially less likely to discontinue treatment and behavioral services
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