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Learn about the causes, consequences and prevention of opioid overdose, a global health problem that can lead to death. Find out how WHO and its partners provide effective interventions for opioid dependence and overdose.
28 de jul. de 2016 · The most effective approach to treating a patient who has withdrawal is to prescribe a long-acting oral opioid (usually methadone or buprenorphine [Buprenex]) to relieve symptoms and then...
25 de abr. de 2024 · Preventing overdose death and finding treatment options are the first steps to recovery. Treatment may save a life and can help people struggling with opioid use disorder get their lives back on track by allowing them to counteract addiction's powerful effects on their brain and behavior.
24 de ene. de 2024 · Effective Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder — Finding Recovery and Staying Safe. Authors: Sarah Bagley, M.D., Dylan Glover, Jennifer Foreman, D.N.P., AGNP-C, WHNP-BC, Scott Hadland, M.D.,...
6 de feb. de 2021 · As science and medicine progresses, new medications and therapies have arisen in order to help treat patients suffering from addiction. Treatment can be split into two main domains: pharmacological and non-pharmacological.
30 de mar. de 2019 · Methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone are the three medications currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Box 2-1 provides a full list of them.
Learn how methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone can reduce opioid use, opioid-related problems, and overdose risk. Compare the effectiveness, dosing, and side effects of these medications.
