Buprenorphine

Description Discuss the usage of controlled drugs, why been prohibited to use by individuals, why five schedules, which schedule ineligible to use by prescription and give examples for each schedule. Discuss the usage of controlled drugs? Controlled drugs are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting formulations are taken as needed for pain. For example Morphine used before the surgery. Morphine and Codeine, are the most powerful pain treatments. These usually are reserved for the…

that rehabilitation is a viable option. Another interesting take is making other medications to help fight addiction. “Dr. Don Jasinski, a scientist at NIDA's Intramural Research Program (IRP), was the first to recognize the characteristics of buprenorphine--developed in the…

Multi-Panel Vs. Single-Panel drug Test kits for Employee Drug Testing Employers are responsible for their staff's safety at the office. One way of making office safe is to ensure it is free from drug destroying workers. Effective office drug testing outcomes in better conformity with law, fewer workers comp claims and less legal complications to business. It also develops better employee-employer trust and relationship. Employers can use different methods to evaluate workers for substance…

According to drugfree.org, “Twenty-three million Americans are currently addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs. Only one in 10 of them (2.6 million) receives the treatment they need.” Before taking a look at what treatment options for drug addiction may be, let’s first figure out what drug addiction is. The definition of drug addiction is “A chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use” (Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction). In addition, over time, the…

Heroine: What is it? What is it used for? (IMAN) Everyone knows about heroine, however most don’t know what heroin is. In the beginning heroin was not referred to as an illegal drug, but rather a treatment for tuberculosis, and a cure for people addicted to morphine in Germany during the late 1800’s. Although, by the late 1900s, it backfired and mortality rates were greater than the population (Heroin: What is it?, 2008). People can buy heroin either in its purest form, or laced with other…

Successful pain management and the need to address functional problems can be accomplished through a variety of different techniques, some safer than others. To provide instant relief physicians often prescribe painkillers. Mild to moderate pain OTC over the counter oral medications like acetaminophen and NSAID 's non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. Stronger medications are prescribed for chronic or severe pain, thereby increasing the possibility of serious side effects and…

Luke Romesberg Article Portfolio #1 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 1) Wasmuth, S., Pritchard, K., Kaneshiro, K. (2016). Occupation-Based intervention for addictive disorders: A systematic review. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 62, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2015.11.011 The researchers of this article aim to discuss the importance and value that one’s occupation may hold in regards to achieving and maintaining sobriety. The researchers accurately define and discuss the defining…

I aspire to work with medical providers who deliver buprenorphine interventions. Living in a small community with very few resources, it is sometime difficulty to keep up with the ever-changing interventions in patient care. Through this program, I believe that I can gain additional knowledge that I can use within…

Drug addictions is one of the most destructible things a person can do to themselves. Illicit drugs are becoming more popular on the streets and are taking more lives every single day. One very popular drug on the street is heroin. Many people who used heroin started off using marijuana or prescription drugs and switched for a stronger drug. They are unaware of the health risks of this dangerous drug. Heroin is a drug made from poppy plants and is a thick powder. It is highly addictive and…

Heroin Treatment Options: Treatment with Methadone versus Suboxone Lori A. Snyder April 11, 2016 Heroin Treatment Options: Treatment with Methadone versus Suboxone There has been an increase in the number of people addicted to heroin. With the increase of people addicted to heroin, comes a need for more or better treatment options to help those with heroin addiction. The purpose of this paper is to compare two treatment options with information from three journal articles that have done…