| Literature DB >> 23731419 |
Antoine B Douaihy1, Thomas M Kelly, Carl Sullivan.
Abstract
In this article, the authors briefly review the pharmacotherapeutic agents that are currently available for the treatment of substance use disorders. Nicotine replacement therapies are most effective for tobacco cessation. Naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram are effective for reducing alcohol use. The most effective pharmacotherapies for opiate use disorders are agonist therapies, including methadone and buprenorphine. The authors also examine recent advances in medication development for other substance use disorders such as stimulant addiction. The role of medication adherence and behavioral treatments and the integration of behavioral and pharmacotherapeutic interventions are also discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23731419 PMCID: PMC3767185 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2013.759031
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Soc Work Public Health ISSN: 1937-190X