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DEA Letter Sparks Fears About Intimidation of Buprenorphine DocsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A recent letter from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to doctors certified to prescribe buprenorphine sparked concerns about intimidation and a perceived attempt to suppress the number of physicians prescribing the anti-opiate medication -- an impression that the Obama administration moved quickly to dispel. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - October 1, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

Inadequate Dose of Opioid-agonist Medication is Related to Misuse of BenzodiazepinesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The inadequate dose of OAM in opioid substitution treatment for opioid-dependent patients seems to be related to the misuse of benzodiazepines. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. (Source: Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment)
Source: Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment - August 31, 2009 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Pharmacokinetic interactions between buprenorphine/naloxone and tipranavir/ritonavir in HIV-negative subjects chronically receiving buprenorphine/naloxoneEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: HIV-infected patients with opioid dependence often require opioid replacement therapy. Pharmacokinetic interactions between HIV therapy and opioid dependence treatment medications can occur.HIV-seronegative subjects stabilized on at least 3 weeks of buprenorphine/naloxone (BUP/NLX) therapy sequentially underwent baseline and steady-state pharmacokinetic evaluation of open-label, twice daily tipranavir 500mg co-administered with ritonavir 200mg (TPV/r).Twelve subjects were enrolled and 10 completed the study. Prior to starting TPV/r, the geometric mean BUP AUC0–24h and Cmax were 43.9ngh/mL and 5.61ng/mL, respect...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - October 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: R. Douglas Bruce, Frederick L. Altice, David E. Moody, Shen-Nan Lin, Wenfang B. Fang, John P. Sabo, Jan M. Wruck, Peter J. Piliero, Carolyn Conner, Laurie Andrews, Gerald H. Friedland Tags: Full length reports Source Type: journals

Alcohol Stimulates Activation of Snail, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Signaling, and Biomarkers of Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition in Colon and Breast Cancer CellsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Collectively, our data support a novel mechanism for alcohol promoting cancer progression through stimulating the EMT program in cancer cells via an EGFR-Snail mediated pathway. This study reveals new pathways for alcohol-mediated promotion of cancer that could be targeted for therapy or prevention of alcohol-related cancers. (Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research - October 22, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Christopher B. Forsyth, Yueming Tang, Maliha Shaikh, Lijuan Zhang, Ali Keshavarzian Source Type: journals

The impact of drinking pattern on alcohol-related violence among adolescents: An international comparative analysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. The findings of this study suggest that challenges for prevention of acute alcohol-related harms in young people may be larger in countries where adolescents to a larger extent drink to intoxication. From a prevention point of view it also seems warranted to direct more future studies into the area of potential for preventing intoxication and drunkenness, not in the least among young people.[Bye EK, Rossow I. The impact of drinking pattern on alcohol-related violence among adolescents: An international comparative analysis. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - October 4, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: ELIN K. BYE, INGEBORG ROSSOW Source Type: journals

Binge Drinking Endemic in MilitaryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new survey shows that 43 percent of active-duty military personnel engage in frequent binge drinking, including underage soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - February 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

Study: Smokers at Greater Risk of Developing TuberculosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a new study from Taiwan, smokers are twice as likely as their peers who have never smoked to develop active tuberculosis. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - August 28, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

Association Seen Between Crack Smoking and HIV InfectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Individuals who smoke crack cocaine daily are more likely contract the AIDS virus, but researchers are not sure why. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - October 21, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

AERC and Drinkaware Call for Proposals - “National Drinking Cultures”Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If Drinkaware and others want to change the national drinking culture for the better, it is vital that there is an understanding of the culture (or cultures) that currently exist. (Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council)
Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council - November 4, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: organizations

Smoking May Hinder Arthritis TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Several recent studies have found that smoking cigarettes may trigger rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or hinder the treatment of RA. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - November 4, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

Methadone and buprenorphine prescribing and referral practices in US prison systems: Results from a Nationwide SurveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Despite demonstrated social, medical, and economic benefits of providing ORT to inmates during incarceration and linkage to ORT upon release, many prison systems nationwide still do not offer pharmacological treatment for opiate addiction or referrals for ORT upon release. (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - September 14, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Amy Nunn, Nickolas Zaller, Samuel Dickman, Catherine Trimbur, Ank Nijhawan, Josiah D. Rich Tags: Full length reports Source Type: journals

Table of ContentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Why Replacements Work: Methadone, Buprenorphine, Nicotine, and Now - THCNeedle Exchange Programs Struggle as Federal Funding Bill Awaits ActionNQF Workshop Focuses on How to Measure Continuing CareParticipants in the NQF Continuing Care Management WorkshopPolitical Feud Dominates Prescription Drug Monitoring FundsIllinois Treatment Providers Treat Increasing Numbers of WomenBriefly NotedState NewsNames in the NewsComing up (Source: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly)
Source: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly - November 14, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: journals

The alcohol industry and public interest scienceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report argues that the growing involvement of the alcohol industry in scientific research needs to be acknowledged and addressed. It suggests a set of principles to guide ethical decision-making in the future.Methods We review relevant issues with regard to relationships between the alcohol industry and the international academic community, especially alcohol research scientists. The guiding principles proposed are modelled after expert committee statements, and describe the responsibilities of governmental agencies, the alcohol industry, journal editors and the academic community. These are followed by recommendatio...
Source: Addiction - October 4, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Kerstin Stenius, Thomas F. Babor Source Type: journals

AERC and Comic Relief Call for Proposals - Gender differences in alcohol consumption and harm: Development of prevention strategiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In partnership with Comic Relief, the Alcohol Education and Research Council invite submissions of research proposals to address gender differences in drinking patterns, how these may have changed over time, why such a change has occurred and what strategies stand a chance of protecting young men and young women from the harmful consequences of alcohol misuse. (Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council)
Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council - November 17, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: organizations

Young people, alcohol and the news: preliminary findingsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New AERC Alcohol Insight and Final Report reveals marked patterns in the way alcohol is represented in the news, as well as the degree of scepticism young people have towards news reporting of these issues. (Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council)
Source: AERC: The Alcohol Education and Research Council - October 31, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: organizations

Mass. Court Clears Lawsuit Seeking Diagnostic Tests Paid by Tobacco IndustryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Tobacco companies can be sued by smokers seeking to compel the firms to pay for diagnostic screenings for possible lung cancer, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)
Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News - October 21, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: news

A randomized trial of contingency management for adolescent marijuana abuse and dependenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: An initial efficacy test of an innovative behavioral outpatient treatment model for adolescents with problematic use of marijuana enrolled 69 adolescents, aged 14–18, and randomly assigned them to one of two treatment conditions. Both conditions received individualized Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT) and a twice-weekly drug-testing program. The experimental contingency management condition involved a clinic-delivered, abstinence-based incentive program, and weekly behavioral parent training sessions that included a parent-delivered, abstinence-based, substance monitoring cont...
Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence - October 19, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: Catherine Stanger, Alan J. Budney, Jody L. Kamon, Jeff Thostensen Tags: Full length reports Source Type: journals

Process evaluation of the implementation of a screening and brief intervention program for alcohol risk in primary health care: An experience in BrazilEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. The barriers and facilitators were related to two main factors: organisational culture and personal attitudes. The action research provided the opportunity to bridge the gap between research and practice, but it also showed that SBI faces significant challenges before it can be implemented as a routine procedure in PHC settings in Brazil. [Amaral MB, Ronzani TM, Souza-Formigoni MLO. Process evaluation of the implementation of a screening and brief intervention program for alcohol risk in primary health care: An experience in Brazil. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009] (Source: Drug and Alcohol Review)
Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - October 4, 2009 Category: Addiction Authors: MICHAELA B. AMARAL, TELMO M. RONZANI, MARIA LUCIA O. SOUZA-FORMIGONI Source Type: journals

Medical Marijuana For Kids With AutismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Image (c) Hyperorbit/sxc.hu An article on controvery discussion site "Opposing Views" suggests that medical marijuana may help reduce aggressive behavior in children with autism. Although this is a complex issue, my gut reaction is negative. Here are some of the reasons why. Read more...Medical Marijuana For Kids With Autism originally appeared on About.com Addictions on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 12:30:27.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Addictions)
Source: About.com Addictions - November 15, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: consumer

Suboxone® (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) as an Agonist Opioid Treatment in Spain: A Budgetary Impact AnalysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Eur Addict Res 2010;16:31-42 (DOI:10.1159/000259614) (Source: European Addiction Research : Last 20 articles)
Source: European Addiction Research : Last 20 articles - November 18, 2009 Category: Addiction Source Type: journals