“Understanding Methadone Treatment for Addiction: A Literature Review for Staff Nurses”

Instructions
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Topic: Methadone
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Illness: Addiction
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conduct a
literature search regarding pathophysiological processes involved. For example,
if you work in a neonatal unit, please choose an illness that commonly occurs
in that population and setting. You will choose an illness process that was NOT
a major focus of discussion or a focus for other assignments in this course
(for example, you cannot choose hypertension, heart failure, type 2
diabetes).  Preferably, you will choose
something you encounter frequently and want to know more about. 
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Other disease processes that are NOT allowed for this assignment include topics
used for Discussion Boards (3, or 5) or Case Analysis 2 or 4.
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Please note the disease process you choose should have clear, established, proven,
evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from a relevant professional
organization. 
·      The illness can occur anywhere along the lifespan and
is NOT limited to adults.
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Audience:
staff nurses