Medication-Assisted Therapies for Addiction
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 prescrip
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes · Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
September 2, 202053m 19s
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Show Notes
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
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