Methadone

certain private insurances such as Harvard Pilgrim. Certain plans cover some of the methadone treatment at the program. However, with Harvard Pilgrim clients are required to pay a $20-$30 co-payment depending on their plan. The program is also currently working with Tufts Standard to decrease the amount of co-pay because it is expensive for clients. ATCNE does not accept Medicare, as it does not cover methadone outpatient treatment. They also do not accept Blue Cross Blue Shield. ATCNE offers…

Human Resources received a report on Ms. Mary McGinnis on 10/7/15 alleging Michael McGinnis, caregiver/son of Ms. McGinnis, had not been giving medication properly. Patient scored a 0 on MMSE and son reported to ER doctor he gave her a dose of his methadone because she was in pain. On 10/13 worker made first victim contact at Senior Care. Ms. McGinnis was alert but unable to answer questions appropriately or aware of surroundings. After talking with Ms. McGinnis worker spoke with Tabitha…

In reviewing other countries drug policies, Portugal has found an answer to the drug epidemic. Previously, Portugal was spending millions and getting nowhere. In the 90’s drug problems increased significantly. “In 1991, 4,667 people were arrested for drug offenses. By 1995, this number was up to 6,380 and by 1998, the figure was 11,395 or 235 percent of the 1990 figure” (Loo 52). “ In 1999, nearly one percent of the populations, a hundred thousand people, were heroin addicts, and Portugal…

Chronic and severe use of controlled substances by Jenny Ware that adversely affect Rainy Darden. Per reporter on 5/8/17 Ms. Ware arrived to the hospital via EMS after attempting to get methadone from a methadone clinic. Per reporter, Ms. Ware left her daughter Rainy unattended in her car while going into the methadone clinic. Per reporter unsure of how long Rainy was alone in the car. Per reporter arrived to check on Rainy and noted that Ms. Ware was uncooperative, lethargic and unresponsive…

Methadone was used to treat 15,000 heroin addicts, the crime rate was cut in half, and overdoses reduced dramatically. However, With heroin spread all over the country. Methadone was overshadowed and politics decided to get tough with more police, more prisons, and harsher laws. Curt smokes noticed that imprisoning was not the answer and…

specifically positively impacted problem recognition, decision-making, and overall engagement with treatment. 4) Maradiaga, J., Nahvi, S., Cunningham, C. O., Sanchez, J., Fox, A. D. (2016). “I kicked the hard way. I got incarcerated.” Withdrawal from methadone during incarceration and subsequent aversion to medication assisted treatments. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 62, 49-54. doi:…

Trying to understand why recovery from substance abuse works for some and not others, I began a journey into article research to see if there is evidence to show what works when people are trying to get off drugs. The idea that somebody can just wake up one day and be done isn’t realistic. To have the best chances of success, to become free from substance abuse or addiction, one must encompass a lifestyle of changes. To include, finding support, attending meetings, incorporate spirituality…

An Exclusive Review of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is neonatal withdrawal that may result from intrauterine exposure to various substances, including opioids, such as heroin, methadone, oxycodone, and Demerol; alcohol; valium; caffeine; and barbiturates. (Durham and Chapman, p.468) This can lead to complications for the baby including respiratory distress, excessing crying, seizures, tachypnea, and many more serious medical concerns. According to the National…

Twenty years have passed since overdoses surpassed car crashes for the leading cause of accidental deaths in Connecticut. I would spend my gap year volunteering as an EMT and jump-starting a localized, proactive effort against the opioid epidemic in Salisbury, Connecticut, where I have spent my summers since early childhood. I am not yet an EMT because of my age, but once I turn eighteen, I look forward to completing EMT Basic Training. My volunteering as a medical technician would benefit…

Brittany Morgan PSYC 385-01: Abnormal Psychology Fall 2015 12 October 2015 SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER 1. After reviewing the interview footage, what do you think were the principle factors that induced Bobbie to abuse drugs? In the interview footage we were introduced to Bobbie, a woman who has struggled with substance abuse disorder in her past. She portrayed her early life as being filled with nothing but hardships and shortcomings since before she could remember. Throughout her…