scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture in Suicidal Ideation and Cortisol Level in Dysthymic Patients with Comorbid Opiate Use Disorders Enrolled in Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bijan Pirnia ◽  
Ali Reza Mohammadi ◽  
Alireza Zahiroddin ◽  
Negin Mohammadzadeh Bazargan ◽  
Parastoo Malekanmehr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Cortisol Level ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Auricular Acupuncture ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Opiate Use

Methadone Maintenance Treatment Versus Methadone Maintenance Treatment Plus Auricular Acupuncture

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 541-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Lin Lua ◽  
Nor Samira Talib ◽  
Zabidah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Auricular Acupuncture ◽  
Separate Analysis ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Significant Difference

This study intended to (1) describe the baseline patient satisfaction level and preferred coping strategies and (2) assess patient satisfaction and coping mechanisms pre- and postintervention. Patients on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in Terengganu, Malaysia, were randomized into either MMT or MMT plus auricular acupuncture (MMT + AA) groups. All received the standard MMT, while participants on MMT + AA underwent concurrent AA session thrice weekly for 2 months (each session = 30 minutes). Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 16.0, employing descriptive and nonparametric statistics. Participations were received from 97 eligible male patients (median age = 36.0 years; Malay = 97.9%). After screening for dropouts, only 69 patients were considered for subsequent analysis (MMT = 40; MMT + AA = 29). At preintervention, both groups did not differ significantly in the parameters investigated. During postintervention, no significant difference was detected for satisfaction level but coping-wise, substance use was significantly and frequently adopted by MMT + AA patients compared to MMT respondents ( P < .05). On separate analysis, those who received MMT alone adopted active coping, venting, and self-blame significantly more frequently postintervention ( P < .05). Nevertheless, no significant difference for coping styles of MMT + AA patients was exhibited over time ( P >.05). The addition of AA therapy into the standard MMT treatment did not seem to influence patient satisfaction and their coping ways.

Group Psychotherapy for Opiate Addicts in Methadone Maintenance Treatment – A Controlled Trial

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 163-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Scherbaum ◽  
J. Kluwig ◽  
M. Specka ◽  
D. Krause ◽  
B. Merget ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Opiate Addicts
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