title: The implementation of buprenorphine/naloxone in college health practice.
abstract: Opiate abuse and dependence have become important concerns for college healthcare providers. The passage of the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and the approval of the combination buprenorphine/naloxone for office-based treatment of opiate dependence have increased the options available for college students and their healthcare providers. The authors review the pharmacology of buprenorphine/naloxone and discuss how it can be implemented in college health practice. They also present a case report.
authors.affiliation: Tuttleman Counseling Services, Temple University, 1810 Liacouris Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. pdemaria@temple.edu
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: DeMaria
authors.forename: Ashwin A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Patkar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002047:Buprenorphine / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000069479:Buprenorphine, Naloxone Drug Combination; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009270:Naloxone / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013333:Student Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*
chemical_list: D000069479:Buprenorphine, Naloxone Drug Combination; D004338:Drug Combinations; D009270:Naloxone; D002047:Buprenorphine