EPISODE · Sep 2, 2020 · 54 MIN
Medication-Assisted Therapies for Addiction
from Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes · host Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Summary - Long-term pharmacotherapy is available and effective for several addictions - Medication + counseling = recovery - Smoking cessation - Nicotine replacement is available over-the-counter - Bupropion and varenicline are available by prescription for smoking cessation - Multiple medications are available by prescription for alcohol dependence - Methadone/buprenorphine maintenance proven to reduce mortality, crime, & spread of infection - Substitution therapy to eliminate withdrawal, cravings, & heroin effects - Individualized dose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Summary - Long-term pharmacotherapy is available and effective for several addictions - Medication + counseling = recovery - Smoking cessation - Nicotine replacement is available over-the-counter - Bupropion and varenicline are available by prescription for smoking cessation - Multiple medications are available by prescription for alcohol dependence - Methadone/buprenorphine maintenance proven to reduce mortality, crime, & spread of infection - Substitution therapy to eliminate withdrawal, cravings, & heroin effects - Individualized dose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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