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Buprenorphine improved treatment retention in patients with heroin dependence.

Authors :
Kakko, J.
Svanborg, K. D.
Kreek, M. J.
Heilig, M.
Source :
Evidence Based Medicine. Sep2003, p150-150. 2/3p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The article presents a study that examines the effectiveness of buprenorphine when added to cognitive behavioural treatment in patients with heroin dependence. It describes the method of the study that observes 40 patients with an opiate dependence. It details the findings of the study which indicates that buprenorphine added to intensive cognitive behavioural therapy can improve outcome in patients with heroin dependence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13565524
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Evidence Based Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66999095