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  • Title: The science and practice of medication-assisted treatments for opioid dependence.
    Author: Pecoraro A, Ma M, Woody GE.
    Journal: Subst Use Misuse; 2012; 47(8-9):1026-40. PubMed ID: 22676570.
    Abstract:
    This paper briefly reviews the evolution of opioid addiction treatment from humanitarian to scientific and evidence-based, the evidence bases supporting major medication-assisted treatments and adjunctive psychosocial techniques, as well as challenges faced by clinicians and treatment providers seeking to provide those treatments. Attitudes, politics, policy, and financial issues are discussed.
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