Literature
Provided here are PDF files of literature for you to download and view or print for your convenience. For multiple copies of NAABT Literature, please email us at MakeContact@naabt.org.
Adobe Acrobat Viewer is required to view Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. If you don't have Acrobat Viewer already installed, click here to download it now. US Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA/CSAT TIP 40 (198 pages 1.1MB) |
Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) are best-practice guidelines for the treatment of substance use disorders, provided as a service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). CSAT's Office of Evaluation, Scientific Analysis and Synthesis draws on the experience and knowledge of clinical, research, and administrative experts to produce the TIPs. The TIP 40 is specifically about the use of buprenoprphine in the treatment of opioid addiction. It explains buprenorphine pharmacology and treatment use and is the #1 downloaded item from this site. Other TIPs are: (TIP 39) Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy – 262 pgs.
(PDF 989kB) Order your own hard copies of TIPs for free from the US Health Depatartment
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NAABT Precipitated Withdrawal Piece – What is it? How to prevent it. Page 2 is the COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) Color version (PDF 84KB) (Hi-Res Ver. 2MB) Every patient should read this before beginning buprenorphine treatment. Black and White version (to retain for patient's file) (PDF 64KB) |
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The NAABT opioid receptor sheet shows how buprenorphine acts on the brain. It describes how buprenorphine blocks other opioids while preventing symptoms of withdrawal. Printed copies of this sheet are available. (updated 6/2007) (PDF 290kB) PowerPoint slides of this can be downloaded as well. The now famous "Bowling Ball" analogy is another great explanation, written by Dr. Richard Gracer. How Buprenorphine Works, by Dr. Richard Gracer |
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NAABT "The Words We Use Matter." (PDF 152KB) By choosing language that is not stigmatizing, we can begin to dismantle the negative stereotype associated with opioid addiction. |
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The NAABT buprenorphine brochure serves as an introduction to buprenorphine as a treatment for opioid addiction. It explains the basic history, laws, and pharmacology along with how to find a prescribing physician. Printed copies of this sheet are available. (updated 6/2007) |
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The NAABT Patient / Physician Matching System patient instructions brochure. This shows in detail how to connect with a physician certified to prescribe buprenorphine. Printed copies of this sheet are available. Patient Instructions for the Patient/Physician Matching System (1.7MB) Out of print -- replaced with the cards below |
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Refills for the counter display. Side one is a brief description of buprenorphine, side two is an explanation of the NAABT patient/ physician matching system. (PDF 335 Kb) |
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Updated 6-15-2007 -NAABT buprenorphine resource CDs are available. These are data CDs to be used on a computer, each contains all of the above literature files, plus over 300 others including the off-line content of naabt.org and past newsletters, laws, research, and much more. CDs are part of the Free Resource Kit. Multiple copies of the Computer CDs can be requested by emailing MakeContact@naabt.org |
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) published "The Science of Addiction" Released February 13, 2007, this 30-page full-color booklet explains in layman's terms how science has revolutionized the understanding of drug addiction as a brain disease that affects behavior. NIDA hopes this new publication will help reduce stigma against addictive disorders. |
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A collection of studies and articles about heroin addiction, and the treatment of, including buprenorphine treatment. Published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. (NIDA) US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse – NIDA Notes: Articles that address Research on Heroin (40 pages 990KB) |
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Comprehensive science book on addiction. It includes basic neurobiology, and specific information about various substances. World Health Organization Neuroscience of psychoactive substance use and dependence (286 pages 1.81MB) |
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This practical guide is written by practicing certified buprenorphine physicians. The guide provides a real world assessment of the methods and issues with using buprenorphine in an office based environment. 8/2004 John Hopkins University, Baltimore MD Practical Considerations for the Clinical Use of Buprenorphine Written by practicing doctors. (20 pages 311kB) |
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This monograph is based on the papers and discussions from a technical review on "Buprenorphine: An Alternative Treatment for Opioid Dependence" held on March 16-17, 1989, in Rockville, MD. The technical review was sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Buprenorphine: An Alternative Treatment for Opioid Dependence Research Monograph 121 1992 (154 pages 1.34MB) |
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The SAMHSA-funded PCSS is designed to assist practicing physicians, in accordance with the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000, in incorporating into their practices the treatment of prescription opioid and heroin dependent patients using buprenorphine. This is a free resource to physicians treating with buprenorphine. Printed copies of this sheet are available. |
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"Opioid tolerance, physical dependence and addiction are all manifestations of brain changes resulting from chronic opioid use and misuse. The patient's struggle for recovery is in great part a NIDA publication: The Neurobiology of Opioid Dependence: Implications for Treatment Thomas Kosten MD, Tony George MD, (9 pages, 400kb) |
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Interesting publication from the DEA. Gives a non-medical look at addiction. Has statistics and pictures of different substances. Also includes laws about drugs and drug trafficking. US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)--Drugs of Abuse--2005 edition (83 pages 4.12 MB) |
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Privacy is a big concern. Patients with addiction disorders have special privacy rights, read about them here, Know your rights. US Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA/CSAT – Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol? Know Your Rights (16 pages 712 KB) |
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Bibliography of major scientific publication with links to many study abstracts. A great place to start when looking for very specific research or information. List of Studies and references to support the medical treatement of addiction (7 pages 111 KB) |
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NIDA – Principals of drug treatment. A Research based guide National Institute on Drug Abuse. 1999
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What if you are being treated with buprenorphine or methadone and need surgery? What kind of pain treatment is appropriate? This is one of the most recent article about acute pain treatment and buprenorphine. |
| Downloads on Stigma and Language | Edwin A. Salsitz, MD.,FASAM articulates on Addiction Medicine vocabulary
Substance Use Disorders: A guide to the Use of Language. Rev. 4/12/04 The Rhetoric of Recovery Advocacy:
An Essay On the Power of Language by Bill White
The American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Pain Society, American Society of Addiction Medicine - consensus document - on the language of addiction medicine The Essence of Drug Addiction- By Alan I. Leshner, Ph.D., Former Director, National Institute of Drug Abuse |
| Medications and other Drugs | AA's official publication of the use of medications The Alcoholic Anonymous Member |