The Disease Process and Addressing Substance Use Disorders-EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT/MEDICATION OF OPIOID USE DISORDER

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In this video, Chief Justice Tina Nadeau discusses the importance of understanding and addressing addiction in courtrooms. She shares the results of a study that shows the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The study involved 40 participants who were addicted to heroin. Half of the group received a placebo and cognitive behavioral therapy, while the other half received the same treatment plus buprenorphine. At the end of the year-long study, 90% of the buprenorphine group were still engaged in treatment and had not used illicit drugs, while all of the placebo group had dropped out of treatment and four had died of an overdose.<br /><br />Dr. Timothy Fong, a professor of addiction psychiatry at UCLA, then discusses evidence-based treatments for opioid use disorder. He explains the different mechanisms of action for medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naloxone. He also addresses common myths about medication-assisted treatment, such as the belief that it is substituting one drug for another. Dr. Fong emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment plans and the combination of medication and therapy for the best outcomes.<br /><br />Overall, the video highlights the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and encourages the legal profession to refer individuals to appropriate treatment programs. The Opioid Response Network is also mentioned as a resource for education and training on this topic.

Keywords

Chief Justice Tina Nadeau

addiction in courtrooms

medication-assisted treatment

opioid use disorder

study results

buprenorphine

Dr. Timothy Fong

evidence-based treatments