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Opioid Abuse in Chronic Pain — Misconceptions and Mitigation Strategies by Volkow, Nora D, McLellan, A. Thomas

“…The epidemic of opioid abuse is related in part to incomplete understanding of pain-relief management, opioid tolerance, and opioid addiction. Among the…”
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Neurobiologic Advances from the Brain Disease Model of Addiction by Volkow, Nora D, Koob, George F, McLellan, A. Thomas

“…The neurobiology of addiction is pointing the way to potential methods of disrupting the neurocircuitry with both pharmaceutical and behavioral tools. Altering…”
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A policy-oriented review of strategies for improving the outcomes of services for substance use disorder patients by Humphreys, Keith, McLellan, A. Thomas

“…ABSTRACT Aims  To inform policy makers on available options for improving the effectiveness of treatments for substance use disorders and to stimulate debate…”
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Use and Misuse of Opioids in Chronic Pain by Volkow, Nora, Benveniste, Helene, McLellan, A. Thomas

“…The prescribing of opioid analgesics for pain management-particularly for management of chronic noncancer pain (CNCP)-has increased more than fourfold in the…”
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Demonstration of an app-delivered digital therapeutic program for methamphetamine use disorder by Muhlner, Kristin, DeFlavio, Jeff, Ang, Alfonso, Zito, Michael, McLellan, A Thomas, Perrochet, Brian

“…This study assessed the feasibility and utility of a digital, all-virtual program designed for treatment of methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). Forty-nine…”
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The Addiction Severity Index at 25: Origins, Contributions and Transitions by Thomas McLellan, A., Cacciola, John C., Alterman, Arthur I., Rikoon, Samuel H., Carise, Deni

“…The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is a multi-dimensional interview used to measure the substance use, health, and social problems of those with alcohol and…”
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Substance Misuse and Substance use Disorders: Why do they Matter in Healthcare? by McLellan, A Thomas

“…This paper first introduces important conceptual and practical distinctions among three key terms: substance "use," "misuse," and "disorders" (including…”
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Can Smartphone-Based Support Apps Add Value to the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder? by McLellan, A Thomas

“…McLellan discusses the findings of a study that evaluated the acceptability and effectiveness (opioid abstinence) of a smartphone-based patient support app…”
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The affordable care act and treatment for “Substance Use Disorders:” Implications of ending segregated behavioral healthcare by McLellan, A. Thomas, Woodworth, Abigail Mason

“…Abstract The Affordable Care Act (2010) and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (2008) are expected to transform substance abuse prevention and…”
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New Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Guidelines on Pain Management With Opioids: Comment and Concern by McLellan, A Thomas

“…The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense have revised their 2010 guidelines on prescribing opioids for the management of chronic…”
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Curtailing Diversion and Abuse of Opioid Analgesics Without Jeopardizing Pain Treatment by Volkow, Nora D, McLellan, Thomas A

“…Opioid analgesics are among the most effective medications for pain management, but they are also associated with serious and increasing public health…”
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Characteristics of Opioid Prescriptions in 2009 by Volkow, Nora D, McLellan, Thomas A, Cotto, Jessica H, Karithanom, Meena, Weiss, Susan R. B

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Myths about the treatment of addiction by O'Brien, C P, McLellan, A T

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The Concept of Treatment-Refractory Addiction: Implications for Addiction Treatment Systems and Research by Nunes, Edward V, McLellan, A Thomas

“…The concept of treatment-refractory addiction, proposed by Eric Strain in this edition of the Journal, has the potential to invigorate the field of addiction…”
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Prescription Opioids, Overdose Deaths, and Physician Responsibility by McLellan, A. Thomas, Turner, Barbara

“…McLellan and Turner talk about the study of overdose deaths in West Virginia by Hall and colleagues. The study reveals that opioid analgesics contributed to…”
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The Internet as a source of drugs of abuse by Forman, Robert F, Marlowe, Douglas B, McLellan, A Thomas

“…The Internet is a vital medium for communication, entertainment, and commerce, with more than 1 billion individuals connected worldwide. In addition to the…”
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Integrating Addiction Medicine Into Graduate Medical Education in Primary Care: The Time Has Come by O'CONNOR, Patrick G, NYQUIST, Julie G, MCLELLAN, A. Thomas

“…Substance use disorders create an enormous burden of medical, behavioral, and social problems and pose a major and costly public health challenge. Despite the…”
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Should at-risk patients be paid to receive interventions? by McLellan, A Thomas

“…Larger financial incentives therefore might produce even greater adherence of patients and public health protection for the UK's population. But is it ethical…”
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Converging advances in science, policy and public awareness: A time of great opportunity and change in addiction treatment by Woodworth, Abigail Mason, McLellan, A. Thomas

“…Abstract Scientific advances, increased public awareness about addiction as a disease, and significant changes in public policy have led to transformational…”
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Benefit-Cost Analysis of Addiction Treatment: Methodological Guidelines and Empirical Application Using the DATCAP and ASI by French, Michael T., Salomé, Helena J., Sindelar, Jody L., Thomas McLellan, A.

“…Objective. To provide detailed methodological guidelines for using the Drug Abuse Treatment Cost Analysis Program (DATCAP) and Addiction Severity Index (ASI)…”
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