Method for Treating Addiction

摘要

The present invention provides a method of treating a patient suffering from addiction, having the steps of administering to the patient a controlled release composition comprising an opioid antagonist; and coaching the patient.

主权项

1. A method of treating a patient suffering from addiction, comprising the steps of:
administering to the patient a controlled release composition comprising an opioid antagonist; and coaching the patient comprising
a) collecting patient history and current status;b) outlining expectations of treatment results;c) identifying and altering patient's addictive behavior;d) identifying or developing a support system to facilitate patient recovery from addiction; ande) conducting follow-up sessions with the patient to reassess a) to d) and track progress of treatment.