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DRUG TREATMENT | Methods

Primary Care Prevention

National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
A respected scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Drug Abuse in Family Practice
Highlights research concerning the diagnosis and treatment of drug abuse and addictive disorders for family practitioners.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://www.aap.org/
AAP dedicates its efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Indications for Management and Referral of Patients Involved in Substance Abuse (July 2000)
Addresses the challenge of evaluating and managing the various stages of substance use by children and adolescents in the context of pediatric practice.
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Detoxification

National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
A respected scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy.
Medical Detoxification
Discusses the role detoxification plays in drug treatment.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention

http://prevention.samhsa.gov/
CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Detoxification From Alcohol and Other Drugs (revised 2001)
Covers detoxification settings and patient matching, clinical detoxification protocols, improving quality and measuring outcomes, and costs and current payment mechanisms for services. Special populations, such as women, elderly persons, patients who are HIV positive, and incarcerated individuals, are also discussed.
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Medication

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/
Establishes policies, priorities and objectives for the nation's drug control program.
Fact Sheet: Methadone (April 2000)
Discusses the role methadone plays in the treatment of narcotics addiction. (Adobe Acrobat File)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
A respected scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy.
Discovery of Novel Opioid Medications (1995)
Reviews the pharmacology, neuropharmacology and molecular biology of potential pharmacotherapies for opioids, novel opioids and non-opioids.
Medication Development for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence: Issues in Clinical Efficacy Trials
Evaluates the safety and efficacy of potential treatment medications for cocaine addiction.
Treatment Medication
Gives a brief overview of substance abuse treatment methods involving medication.
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment | A Research-Based Guide: Agonist Maintenance Treatment
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment | A Research-Based Guide: Narcotics Antagonist Treatment Using Naltrexone
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention

http://prevention.samhsa.gov/
CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: LAAM in the Treatment of Opiate Addiction
Describes LAAM, its modes of action, possible side effects, and interactions with other medication.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Naltrexone and Alcoholism Treatment
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Outpatient Drug-Free Treatment

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/
Establishes policies, priorities and objectives for the nation's drug control program.
Fact Sheet: Methadone (April 2000)
Discusses the role methadone plays in the treatment of narcotics addiction. (Adobe Acrobat File)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
A respected scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy.
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment | A Research-Based Guide
Outpatient Drug-Free Treatment information.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention

http://prevention.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA builds resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for substance abuse and mental illness.
Treatment Improvement Protocol: Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Provides an introductory review of intensive outpatient treatment (IOT), documenting the clinical viability and utility of IOT and stressing the range of IOT services within the broader continuum of care.
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Residential Care Treatment

National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
A respected scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy.
Research Report: Therapeutic Community
Presents background information about therapeutic communities, highlights the benefits, discusses the components, and additional information about therapeutic communities.
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment | A Research-Based Guide: Short-Term Residential Programs
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment | A Research-based Guide: Long-Term Residential Treatment
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Faith-Based Treatment

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA builds resilience and facilitates recovery for people with or at risk for substance abuse and mental illness.
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Recovery, Mental Health Services and Spirituality: Partnerships That Work (February 2001)
"Faith-Based Activities - Past, Present and Future."
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
http://www.casacolumbia.org/
CASA's research informs Americans about the economic and social costs of substance abuse and its impact on their lives, and assesses what works in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
So Help Me God: Substance Abuse, Religion and Spirituality (November 2001)
A report discussing the role of religion and spirituality in drug prevention and treatment.
(Adobe Acrobat File)
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