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Naltrexone implants compared to methadone: outcomes six months after prison release.

Author: GossopMichael, KatevollTormod, KunøeNikolaj, LobmaierPhilipp P, WaalHelge

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.

Overview

This article discusses the need for treatments that can be initiated in prison and continued after release into the community for offenders with heroin use problems.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
After prison release, offenders with heroin use problems are at high risk of relapse and overdose death. There is a particular need for treatments that can be initiated in prison and continued after release into the community. Methadone maintenance treatment has been shown to reduce heroin use, crim...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1159/000313336

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Naltrexone Implants: A New Hope for Heroin Addiction

My dear researchers, the struggle with addiction is like traversing a vast and unforgiving desert, a journey filled with challenges and setbacks. This study explores the use of naltrexone implants as a treatment option for heroin use disorder, a novel approach that aims to provide a stable and effective solution to a difficult problem.

A New Oasis for Recovery

This study compares naltrexone implants to methadone, a traditional treatment for heroin use disorder, a comparison that can be likened to exploring different paths through a desert, seeking the most efficient and effective route. The researchers found that naltrexone implants, like a well-stocked caravan, can help reduce heroin use, criminality, and mortality, offering a more sustainable and long-term solution to addiction.

A Journey Towards Recovery

This research offers hope for individuals struggling with heroin use disorder. The development of naltrexone implants provides a new avenue for treatment, potentially offering a more effective and sustainable approach to recovery. It's like finding a hidden oasis in the vast desert of addiction, a place of respite and renewal.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study provides compelling evidence for the effectiveness of naltrexone implants in treating heroin use disorder. The results offer hope for individuals struggling with addiction, demonstrating the potential of this new approach to provide a stable and long-term solution to a challenging problem. Just as a desert can be a place of both hardship and beauty, the journey to recovery is often filled with both challenges and triumphs.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2010-09-20
  2. Date Revised 2014-11-20
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

20424458

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1159/000313336

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