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Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs

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KAP Keys for Clinicians Based on TIP 43
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This guide informs clinicians about medications for opioid use disorder treatment, including side effects, drug interactions, and take-home doses. It discusses patient counseling, associated medical issues, hepatitis C evaluation, drug testing, and pregnant women.

Publication ID
SMA12-4108
Publication Date
January 2012

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