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The studies in this review finding benefits to retention of heroin-assisted treatment relative to methadone among treatment-refractory patients agree with earlier evidence in support of treatment with fully supervised, self-administered injectable heroin, when compared with oral methadone, for individuals with long-term refractory heroin ...
12 de jun. de 2007 · The multisite study aimed at injecting heroin addicts not effectively reached by other therapies, and demonstrated considerable improvements in illicit heroin and cocaine use, physical and mental health status, criminal activity, and social integration at the end of the 2-year study period. 15 The study also included a small (N = 51 ...
24 de ene. de 2024 · This Double Take video focuses on a health care provider and her son through his opioid addiction and recovery, providing an overview of medications, harm-reduction techniques, and overdose...
The report reviews the effectiveness of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone in reducing opioid use, symptoms, and risks. It compares the medications and provides evidence from studies and meta-analyses.
30 de mar. de 2019 · A review of 11 randomized controlled trials found that, compared with a placebo or non-pharmacological therapy, people who received methadone were more than four times more likely to stay in treatment and had significantly lower rates of heroin use (Mattick et al., 2009).
Heroin is a highly addictive, dangerous opioid. Using heroin with other drugs or alcohol increases the risk of an overdose, which can lead to coma or death. While the number of heroin overdose deaths has increased since 2010, the rate is now decreasing.
Learn about the effectiveness of behavioral and pharmacological treatments for heroin use disorder, including medications like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Find out how to match the best treatment approach to the patient's needs and improve outcomes.
