Is there a role for cannabis in OUD Treatment?
They found no clear correlation between cannabis use and a lessening of opioid dependence.
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by C. Scott McMillin | Jan 15, 2024 | Treatment | 0 |
They found no clear correlation between cannabis use and a lessening of opioid dependence.
by C. Scott McMillin | Sep 10, 2018 | Addictive Substances, In the News | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 27, 2017 | Addictive Substances, Thinking About Addiction, Treatment | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 26, 2017 | Thinking About Addiction | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 22, 2016 | Addiction Clinicians | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 8, 2016 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Aug 8, 2016 | Public Health, Treatment | 0 |
So even if drug use decreases, and clients continue on methadone, they don’t necessarily make the other much-desired (by society) changes — such as giving up crime.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jul 7, 2016 | Addiction Clinicians, Addictive Substances, Thinking About Addiction, Treatment | 0 |
I’m sure some is used to suppress withdrawal, but if it’s possible to get high, then you have to figure people are doing that, too.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jun 2, 2016 | In the News | 0 |
A substantial number of patients will wind up taking these meds on a more or less permanent basis, so lifetime costs should be considered.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | May 30, 2016 | Public Policy | 0 |
We routinely received assurances from experts that abuse and addiction were not going to be a big problem once access to opioids had been greatly expanded.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Mar 31, 2016 | Public Policy, Treatment | 0 |
Many physicians don’t want to offer opioid maintenance. They’re happy to refer out, to an addictionologist or psychiatrist with training.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Mar 24, 2016 | Addiction Clinicians, Programs, Thinking About Addiction | 1 |
In terms of a comfortable detox, Suboxone was a success. In terms of a return to opiate use, it was a failure.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Dec 7, 2015 | Prevention, Programs | 0 |
Everyone acknowledges the problem but accurate tracking seems to be a challenge.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Apr 20, 2015 | Public Policy | 0 |
Naltrexone maintenance is a lot cheaper than prison. But it’s a lot more expensive than methadone maintenance, which dulls some of its luster.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Apr 13, 2015 | Thinking About Addiction | 0 |
Besides, your insurance company probably loves them. It’s cheaper than extended psychotherapy.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Mar 9, 2015 | Thinking About Addiction, Treatment | 0 |
We haven’t corrected any identified physical deficiency. We’ve simply substituted a medical opioid for an illicit one.
Read Moreby Cecile | Feb 23, 2015 | Thinking About Addiction | 1 |
Please get back to us as soon as you’ve perfected this cure. We can promise you massive profits, guaranteed.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Nov 24, 2014 | Public Policy, Treatment | 4 |
You know what would help put an end to the debate? A protocol and procedures for a successful transition off maintenance for those patients who would prefer not to remain dependent.
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