[Methadone--resocialization of heroin-dependent patients]
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Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
|January 1, 1983
Abstract
Unlabelled:
Methadon is a synthetic morphin used as a substitution therapy for heroin addicts. 21 patients were selected according the usual swiss indications and observed over 1 year.
Treatment:
daily methadon, weekly psychotherapy and unexpected urine controls.
Problems:
side effects, lack of medical care and control and the fact that it is a long term treatment for years, troublesome and often merely palliative.