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6th Edition of Global Conference on

Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry

October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA

GAB 2023

Efficacy of buprenorphine extended-release: A transformative case study

Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2023 - Katherine Reavis
University of South Florida, United States
Title : Efficacy of buprenorphine extended-release: A transformative case study

Abstract:

Introduction: The opioid epidemic has underscored the need for sustained and effective medication-assisted treatments. Buprenorphine, traditionally used in its immediate-release formulation, has been a pillar in opioid use disorder treatment. This study delves into the game-changing potential of buprenorphine extended-release, examining its efficacy through a compelling case study.

Objective and Findings: The crux of this research is a detailed exploration of a patient case where buprenorphine extended-release was pivotal in achieving sustained remission and improved quality of life. The insights drawn from this case study can significantly impact multiple stakeholders in healthcare.

Utility for the Audience: By comprehending the clinical applications, dosage, and effects of buprenorphine extended-release, clinicians and healthcare professionals can make informed decisions regarding its integration into treatment regimens.

Job Relevance: For addiction specialists, psychiatrists, and primary care physicians, this research offers a comprehensive understanding of a potent therapeutic tool. They will be better equipped to address opioid use disorder with an enhanced therapeutic option, leading to improved patient outcomes.

Academic Expansion: The profound findings of this research offer fertile ground for academic exploration. Medical faculties can utilize this as a foundation for advanced research or incorporate it into medical education, thereby shaping future clinicians' approach to addiction treatment.

Practical Problem-Solving: The case study demonstrates buprenorphine extended-release as a solution to the challenge of consistent medication adherence and prolonged therapeutic effect. This can simplify treatment plans, making clinicians' roles more efficient, particularly in outpatient settings.

Improving Design and Informative Assistance: While the primary design here refers to the treatment blueprint, buprenorphine extended-release provides a tool that enhances accuracy in treatment duration and dosing intervals. The insights from the case study offer clinicians information that can assist in tailoring individualized treatment plans with greater precision.

Conclusion: Buprenorphine extended-release emerges as a pivotal advancement in opioid use disorder treatment, as underscored by the presented case study. The knowledge imparted through this research promises to catalyze improvements in clinical outcomes, academic research, and treatment design, presenting an invaluable asset for the healthcare community.

Biography:

Dr. Katherine Reavis studied at Florida Gulf Coast University and graduated in 2015. She then pursued a Master’s of Medical Science at Lake Erie College of medicine and graduated in 2017. She then received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2021. She is currently a Psychiatry Resident at University of South Florida. Her interests lie in addiction medicine specifically in the Geriatric context.

 

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