The science and practice of medication-assisted treatments for opioid dependence.
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This paper briefly reviews the evolution of opioid addiction treatment from humanitarian to scientific and evidence-based, the evidence bases supporting major medication-assisted treatments and adjunctive psychosocial techniques, as well as challenges faced by clinicians and treatment providers seeking to provide those treatments. Attitudes, politics, policy, and financial issues are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Substance use & misuse
دوره 47 8-9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012