Office-based practice and opioid-use disorders
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The Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and the introduction of the drug buprenorphine in 2002 allows many primary care doctors to prescribe the drug for their patients who are addicted to heroin. Before 2000, heroin addicts had to go to a clinic to get methadone. Buprenorphine is similar to methadone but can be prescribed by a primary care doctor. This will make treatment accessible to many more people. However, the doctor must take an eight-hour class and must apply for an exemption from the Controlled Substances Act.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2003
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Opioid therapy for chronic pain
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The long-term use of opioid drugs for treating chronic pain is reviewed. Opioids are so highly regulated that only a doctor can prescribe them. Many doctors don't prescribe opioids for patients because they are afraid patients will become addicted to the drug. For this reason, many patients do not receive adequate treatment for their pain.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2003
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An opioid antagonist for postoperative ileus
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A drug that blocks the adverse effects of opioid drugs on the gastrointestinal tract but not their effectiveness in treating pain may allow surgery patients to recover faster. Opioids are very effective painkillers but can inhibit the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal trace.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2001
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