Achieving abstinence by treating depression in the presence of substance-use disorders

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Meta analysis method was used for conducting trials of antidepressants in relation to comorbidities of drug or alcohol dependence and mood disorders in the presence or absence of psychosocial treatment. Antidepressant medication and psychotherapy may help in the treatment of substance dependent depressed patients.

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Factors predicting 2-year retention in methadone maintenance treatment for opioid dependence

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Factors predicting 2-year retention in methadone maintenance and the impact of repeat treatment episodes on retention are examined. Higher rates of retention in methadone treatment were found which suggest that repeat episodes may not be much beneficial.

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Does this patient really want treatment? Factors associated with baseline and evolving readiness for change among hospitalized substance using adults interested in treatment

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Statistical analysis of desire for change in substance abusers during hospitalization, based on medical co-morbidities and motivating factors, is presented.

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