OPIOID DEPENDENCE

This study tested a device called the Bridge, which uses mild electrical pulses to ease opioid withdrawal symptoms. 36 adults with opioid addiction were randomly assigned to get the active device, withdrawal medication (lofexidine), or a placebo. The goal was to see if the device…

This pilot study tested two behavioral programs to help people with opioid use disorder take their medication as prescribed. One group could win gift cards when their urine tests showed they were taking their medicine. The other group had one-on-one sessions to set goals, find fu…

This study tested a telephone helpline designed to support people with opioid dependence. The helpline offered education, coping strategies, and referrals to medication-assisted treatment. Researchers enrolled 31 participants and measured satisfaction with the service. The goal w…

This study tested whether portable devices like PDAs and GPS units can give a more accurate picture of stress and drug use as it happens. About 373 adults in treatment for heroin addiction carried these devices for 16 weeks, recording drug use and stress levels. The goal was to s…

This study tested a special parenting program (mABC) for pregnant women recovering from opioid addiction. 174 mothers and their babies took part. The program focuses on helping mothers be more sensitive and nurturing, which could improve the baby's emotional and physical developm…

This study looked at ways to prevent tuberculosis (TB) in Malaysian prisoners, many of whom also had HIV, opioid addiction, or hepatitis. Researchers compared a standard 40-week TB prevention treatment with a shorter 12-week option. The goal was to see which approach worked bette…