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In this video, Dr. Steve Wyatt discusses opiate use problems and recommendations for medical management. He explains how opioids work in the body and the genetic predisposition to opioid use disorders. Dr. Wyatt emphasizes the importance of addressing psychosocial factors and comorbidities in treatment. He discusses different treatment options, including opiate treatment programs, office-based treatments, and psychosocial interventions, with a focus on methadone and buprenorphine as medication-assisted treatment options. Dr. Wyatt highlights the goals of treatment and the importance of treatment retention. <br /><br />The video also discusses the use of buprenorphine and naloxone for opioid withdrawal and treatment, their safety profiles, and their ability to reduce the risk of diversion to injection drug use. Naltrexone is mentioned as an alternative treatment option that blocks the effects of opioids. The video touches on the use of medications for opioid withdrawal, the importance of psychosocial treatments, and addressing specific populations' needs. It also briefly mentions the use of naloxone for overdose prevention and the challenges posed by fentanyl in treatment. <br /><br />No specific credits were mentioned in the provided summary.
Keywords
opiate use problems
medical management
opioids
genetic predisposition
psychosocial factors
comorbidities
treatment options
medication-assisted treatment
methadone
buprenorphine
goals of treatment
treatment retention
naloxone
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