Best Clinical Practice: Drug Seeking Patients

Published January 9, 2013

Best Clinical Practice: Drug Seeking Patients – This video addresses the legal liability of “firing” patients vs. the risk of over-prescribing prescription painkiller drugs, especially as it relates to the DEA and Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs. The best clinical practice for dealing with prescription painkiller drug seeking patients is to test, refer to a quality Opioid Treatment Program if indicated, and chart the results and referral before closing the chart if indicated. One such quality Opioid Treatment Program in the Oklahoma City area is AS Counseling Services, ascs-okc.com 405-672-3033.

A look into life of heroin addict

Filed under: opiate addiction treatment

“I've been trying to stop for three years now, with good intention,” Jay said, adding that he's taking Suboxone, a treatment for opioid addiction. “Taking Suboxone helps me to feel normal,” he said. His last rehab stint was in 2012. Looking back, he …
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Methadone clinic doctor faces hearing over allegations of misconduct

Filed under: opiate addiction treatment

Methadone is a synthetic narcotic that is used to wean addicts off drugs such as heroin and reduces harmful withdrawal effects from the opioids. The Hamilton clinic at 397 Main Street East, which opened in March 2005, has 203 clients and is one of …
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