The characteristics of nanoporous inorganic coatings on implants or on implantable devices
are reviewed. The commonly used nanoporous materials, such as aluminum oxide (Al2O3) …

This paper is the 28th consecutive installment of the annual review of research concerning
the endogenous opioid system, now spanning over a quarter-century of research. It …

Objectives. We examined the association between the expansion of methadone and
buprenorphine treatment and the prevalence of heroin overdose deaths in Baltimore …

These Guidelinesreview the use of medicines such as methadone, buprenorphine,
naltrexone and clonidine in combination with psychosocial support in the treatment of …

The British Association for Psychopharmacology guidelines for the treatment of substance
abuse, harmful use, addiction and comorbidity with psychiatric disorders primarily focus on …

Context Oral naltrexone can completely antagonize the effects produced by opioid agonists.
However, poor compliance with naltrexone has been a major obstacle to the effective …

Objective: To provide an overview of treatment options for opioid-dependent patients.
Method: We screened all published studies on the treatment of opioid dependence, with a …

Most women using heroin are of reproductive age with major risks for their infants. We
review clinical and experimental data on fetal, neonatal and postnatal complications …

Background: Opioid dependence is a significant public health problem associated with high
risk for relapse if treatment is not ongoing. While maintenance on opioid agonists (ie …

Abstract Background The United States has the highest rate of incarceration in the world
(937 per 100,000 adults). Approximately one-third of heroin users pass through correctional …