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Heroin maintenance for chronic heroin dependents.

Author: DavoliM, FerriM, PerucciC A

ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
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Overview

People with heroin addiction continue using the drug despite negative impacts on their health, legal status, social life, and relationships. Maintenance treatment programs, which provide controlled doses of medication, are designed to help stabilize these individuals. Common medications include methadone, buprenorphine, and LAAM. This review focuses on maintenance treatment that involves prescribing heroin.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Dependent heroin users are characterised by the persistence of use in spite of the difficulties they experience with health, law, social achievements and personal relationships. The present review will consider maintenance treatment in which the patients enter programs of pharmacological administrat...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003410

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Heroin Maintenance: A Controversial Oasis in the Desert of Addiction

Heroin addiction is a complex and challenging condition, often leading to significant health, social, and personal difficulties. This review explores the use of heroin maintenance as a potential treatment strategy for chronic heroin dependence, evaluating its effectiveness and considering its ethical and societal implications.

A Controversial Approach: Heroin Maintenance

Heroin maintenance involves providing controlled doses of heroin to individuals with chronic heroin dependence. This approach aims to stabilize individuals, reduce their risk of overdose, and facilitate their reintegration into society. The review highlights the use of various medications for heroin maintenance, including methadone, buprenorphine, and LAAM. However, it focuses on the potential benefits and challenges of heroin maintenance itself, a controversial approach that has been the subject of much debate.

Navigating the Ethics: Balancing Risks and Benefits

The review acknowledges the ethical complexities surrounding heroin maintenance. While it may offer a potential path to stability and recovery for some individuals, it raises concerns about the potential for misuse, the risk of relapse, and the broader societal implications of providing heroin as a treatment.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

Heroin maintenance remains a controversial topic, with both potential benefits and ethical concerns. The research landscape is complex, requiring careful consideration of the risks and benefits, as well as the broader societal implications. Continued research and open dialogue are crucial to better understand the potential role of heroin maintenance in the treatment of heroin addiction.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2003-09-25
  2. Date Revised 2018-12-21
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Pubmed ID

12917967

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1002/14651858.CD003410

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