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To gain a thorough understanding of how Buprenorphine treatment can help people dependent on opioids, you must have an understanding of opioids, addiction, stereotypes, existing treatments, and some basic pharmacology.
The information contained in this website is a collection of facts and editorials, it is meant to give an overview and to aid in understanding these issues so that you can completely understand the scope of today's opioid addiction problems. Here you will learn the definitions of opioids and opiates, what opioid addiction is and what it is like, and the difference between dependence and addiction.
A brief history of opioids and addiction will help you understand why opium and substances derived from it became a 'drug' while tobacco did not. It covers the stereotypes of the drug addicted and explains the events that help shape our image of the addicted.
This website offers information on the most up to date, scientific approach to the treatment of Opioid addiction and dependence.
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The National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment (NAABT)
is a non-profit organization with the mission to:
Educate the public about the disease of opioid addiction and the buprenorphine treatment option.
Help reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with patients with addiction disorders.
Serve as a conduit connecting patients in need of treatment to qualified treatment providers.
See: http://www.naabt.org/about_us.cfm |
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