The implementation of buprenorphine/naloxone in college health practice.

Full Abstract

Opiate abuse and dependence have become important concerns for college healthcare providers. The passage of the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and the approval of the combination buprenorphine/naloxone for office-based treatment of opiate dependence have increased the options available for college students and their healthcare providers. The authors review the pharmacology of buprenorphine/naloxone and discuss how it can be implemented in college health practice. They also present a case report.

Author information

Author/s: DeMaria, Peter A (PA); Patkar, Ashwin A (AA);

Affiliation: Tuttleman Counseling Services, Temple University, 1810 Liacouris Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. pdemaria(-atsign-)temple.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Journal of American college health : J of ACH (J Am Coll Health), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2008 Jan-Feb; vol 56 (issue 4) : pp 391-3

Dates: Created 2008/03/04; Completed 2008/04/01;

PMID: 18316282, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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