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  1. Individual placement and support for people with moderate to severe mental illnesses or substance abuse disorder

    Individual placement and support for people with moderate to severe mental illnesses or substance abuse disorder

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    The purpose of this review was to investigate the effects of IPS compared to other interventions, on the outcomes: obtaining regular employment, time in employment, income and quality of life for people with moderate to severe mental disorders or with drug addiction.
    Systematic review
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  2. Benzodiazepine prescription and mortality among persons in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

    Benzodiazepine prescription and mortality among persons in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

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    The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the effect on mortality after prescription of benzodiazepines to persons in OMT.
    Systematic review
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  3. Patients’ and healthcare personnel’s experiences with opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

    Patients’ and healthcare personnel’s experiences with opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

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    NIPH was commissioned by the Norwegian Directorate of Health to carry out a qualitative systematic review of patients’ and healthcare providers’ experiences with OMT.
    Systematic review
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  4. Effects of opioid maintenance treatment versus no drug therapies for opioid dependence

    Effects of opioid maintenance treatment versus no drug therapies for opioid dependence

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    The objective of this systematic review was to update the evidence base for effects of OMT compared to no drug therapy.
    Systematic review
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  5. Buprenorphine versus methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment

    Buprenorphine versus methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment

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    We have summarized existing research on the effects of buprenorphine compared with methadone on women who have been in OMT throughout or in parts of their pregnancies.
    Systematic review
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  6. Tapering from buprenorphine or methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

    Tapering from buprenorphine or methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

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    We have summarised the evidence on effects for mother and child of tapering compared with continued maintenance treatment during pregnancy. 
    Systematic review
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  7. Which aspects of treatment are perceived as crucial for the patients?

    Which aspects of treatment are perceived as crucial for the patients?

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    We present the results from qualitative interviews with patients receiving inpatient substance dependence treatment.
    Report
  8. Deaf people in addiction treatment

    Deaf people in addiction treatment

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    A literature search to find research publications about deaf or hearing impaired addicts in addiction or drug abuse treatment.
    Mapping review
  9. Motivational interviewing for changing living habits

    Motivational interviewing for changing living habits

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    A systematic literature search on the effect on motivational interviewing for changing the following living habits: Physical activity, diet, smoking and drinking habits.
    Report
  10. Alternative opioid agonists in the treatment of opioid dependence: a systematic review

    Alternative opioid agonists in the treatment of opioid dependence: a systematic review

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    In this review, we have looked at treatment with slow release oral morphine and levomethadone. These treatments are compared to the three medications used in Norway.
    Systematic review
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  11. Effectiveness of tapering from methadone or buprenorphine maintenance treatment compared to traditional maintenance treatment for people with opiate addiction: systematic review

    Effectiveness of tapering from methadone or buprenorphine maintenance treatment compared to traditional maintenance treatment for people with opiate addiction: systematic review

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    Helsedirektoratet bestilte en systematisk oversikt om effekten av nedtrapping (tapering) av metadon eller buprenorfin sammenlignet med LAR uten nedtrapping for pasienter med opioidavhengighet.
    Systematic review
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  12. The effects of concurrent prescription of benzodiazepines for people undergoing opioid maintenance treatment

    The effects of concurrent prescription of benzodiazepines for people undergoing opioid maintenance treatment

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    This systematic review summarised the effects of concurrent prescription of benzodiazepines among people who receive opioid maintenance treatment.
    Systematic review
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  13. Unsupervised intake of medicines for individuals in opioid maintenance

    Unsupervised intake of medicines for individuals in opioid maintenance

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    This systematic review compares effect of unobserved with observed administration of opioid agonist drug for people receiving opioid maintenance treatment.
    Systematic review
  14. Use of biological samples in rehabilitation of persons receiving opioid maintenance treatment:

    Use of biological samples in rehabilitation of persons receiving opioid maintenance treatment:

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    This systematic review summarises the effects of using biological samples in the rehabilitation of persons that receives opioid maintenance treatment.
    Systematic review
  15. Coercive treatment of persons dependent on opioids

    Coercive treatment of persons dependent on opioids

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    What are the effects of coercive treatment of persons dependent on opioids?
    Systematic review
  16. Heroin maintenance for persons with chronic heroin dependence

    Heroin maintenance for persons with chronic heroin dependence

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    Are there differences in effect between heroin assisted maintenance (diacetylmorphine) versus the traditional substitution maintenance treatment?
    Systematic review
  17. Dual diagnoses – Substance Use Disorder and Severe Mental Illness. Part 1 – Accuracy of screening- and diagnostic instruments

    Dual diagnoses – Substance Use Disorder and Severe Mental Illness. Part 1 – Accuracy of screening- and diagnostic instruments

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    Systematic review
  18. Benzodiazepine treatment for drug-dependent subjects

    Benzodiazepine treatment for drug-dependent subjects

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    Health technology assessment
  19. Relationships between intake of alcoholic beverages and the risk of cardiovascular disease

    Relationships between intake of alcoholic beverages and the risk of cardiovascular disease

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    This review will enter the knowledge base intended to inform about the pros and cons of consuming alcoholic beverages (spirits, wine, beer) related to the risk of CVD.
    Systematic review
  20. Cost-effectiveness of varenicline, bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

    Cost-effectiveness of varenicline, bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

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    We were commissioned to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of drugs for smoking cessation in a Norwegian setting.
    Health technology assessment
  21. Motivational interviewing for substance abuse

    Motivational interviewing for substance abuse

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    Structured summary
  22. A brief summary and evaluation of the evidence base for Narconon as drug prevention intervention

    A brief summary and evaluation of the evidence base for Narconon as drug prevention intervention

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    A summary and evaluation of the evidence base for Narconon as drug prevention intervention.
    Report
  23. Improved access to specialised addiction treatment for children and young adults

    Improved access to specialised addiction treatment for children and young adults

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    A systematic reference list.
    Mapping review
  24. What strategies are most successful in anti-smoking campaigns?

    What strategies are most successful in anti-smoking campaigns?

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    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services made a rapid review on what strategies are most successful in anti-smoking campaigns.
    Report
  25. Effects of opioid agonist treatment for pregnant opioid dependent women

    Effects of opioid agonist treatment for pregnant opioid dependent women

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    Systematic review