Pharmacotherapy
The Health Practitioners’ Intervention Program is a strong proponent of appropriate pharmacotherapy as an adjunct to psychosocial treatment for substance use disorders. For recovering health care professionals who are returning to the stresses of practice and possible narcotic access, such pharmacotherapy can serve as a valuable tool for relapse prevention. In highly motivated groups, such as recovering health practitioners who are willing to participate in direct observation administration, pharmacotherapy can be efficacious in preventing relapse.
Two pharmacotherapeutic agents approved by HPIP are:
1. Antabuse: for alcohol dependence
2. Naltrexone: for opioid dependence and/or alcohol dependence
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