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Primary Goal:
To create training materials that can be used to increase
awareness about Buprenorphine among non-physician practitioners.
The materials include information designed to increase motivation
for bringing Buprenorphine to local communities and information
about what to expect when someone is treated with this medication.
Dissemination
Product:
Training Manual, being developed by participating ATTCs:
| Module 1: |
Introduction: Southern Coast ATTC |
| Module 2: |
Buprenorphine/Opiate 101: Pacific Southwest
ATTC |
| Module 3: |
Identification of Patients for Buprenorphine
Treatment: Central East ATTC |
| Module 4: |
Coordinated Care: Southern Coast ATTC |
| Module 5: |
Treatment: |
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Induction and Special populations: Central
East ATTC
Maintenance and Detoxification: Pacific Southwest
ATTC
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Additionally, the ATTC National Office has completed a draft
of the bibliography on
Buprenorphine, which will be distributed with the final package
of materials.
Timeline:
April 2004
Gregory S. Brigham, Ph.D.
Ohio Valley Node – CTN |
Thomas E. Freese, Ph.D.
Pacific Southwest ATTC |
Leslie Amass, Ph.D.
Pacific Region Node – CTN
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Gail Dixon, MS
Southern Coast ATTC |
Eric C. Strain, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine |
Glenda Clare, MS
Central East ATTC |
For more information contact:
Dr. Thomas Freese 310-312-0500 or
tefreese@ix.netcom.com
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