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Pharmacotherapy in the Treatment of Addiction: Methadone

NCJ Number
230861
Journal
Jounal of Addictive Diseases Volume: 29 Issue: 2 Dated: April-June 2010 Pages: 200-216
Author(s)
Mary Jeanne Kreek, M.D.; Lisa Borg, M.D.; Elizabeth Ducat, N.P.; Brenda Ray, N.P.
Date Published
April 2010
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This article begins with an overview of neurobiological studies on opioid addiction, including a discussion of gender differences, followed by a review of the pharmacology of methadone.
Abstract
The authors then examine the particular needs and differences of women being treated in MMTs, including co-dependence with other substances, women's health issues, and psychosocial needs unique to this population. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is the most widely available pharmacotherapy for opioid addiction and has been shown to be an effective and safe treatment over a period of 40 years. Although women comprise approximately 40 percent of clients currently being treated in MMT programs, comparatively little research geared specifically toward this group has been published. Research shows that women have different substance abuse treatment needs in comparison to their male counterparts. One New York City MMT program that has attempted to address these differences is highlighted. 150 references (Published Abstract)

Grant Number(s)
P60-DA05130
MH79880
C003189
Sponsoring Agency
US Dept of Health and Human Services
Address

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, United States

National Institute of Mental Health
Address

6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20852, United States

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Address

Alfred E. Smith Building, 80 South Swan St., Albany, NY 12210, United States

Publication Format
Article
Publication Type
Program/Project Description
Literature Review
Language
English
Country
United States of America