Treatment Practitioner’s Research BulletinCurrent Issue: December 2007
Does Methadone Treatment Change Alcohol Consumption?
Unhealthy alcohol use is common among patients receiving methadone treatment. The effect of such treatment on alcohol consumption, however, is not clearly understood.
Who Receives Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment?
Buprenorphine treatment for opioid dependence has been provided in office-based settings in the United States for several years now. However, little is known about the patients receiving buprenorphine in these settings.
Do Behavioral Strategies Help Pregnant Women With Drug Dependence Stay in Treatment?
Pregnant women with drug dependence have historically poor attendance in treatment and high treatment drop-out rates. This study examined whether behavioral incentives could enhance treatment participation and retention in these women.
Drug Use in Young Adulthood May Lead to a Decline in Health Later
Self-rated general health is strongly associated with important health outcomes, such as mortality. Researchers studied the relationship between self-reported drug use at baseline and self-rated general health 15 years later.
Alcohol Use, Bone Density, and Hip Fractures in Older Adults
Moderate drinking has been consistently linked with higher bone mineral density but not the risk of hip fracture. Researchers in this study analyzed the effect of alcohol consumption on this risk.
Health Plans' Requirements for Mental Health and Substance Use Screening
Most health plans cover some treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, but too few people who need these services receive them.
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