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[Clinical use of naltrexone]
1Departamento de Psiquiatría, Hospital Universitario de Granada.
Revista De Medicina De La Universidad De Navarra
|April 1, 1995
Summary
Naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, aids in the psychosocial rehabilitation of individuals with opiate addiction. Effective programs require careful patient selection, considering hepatic status, and structured induction and maintenance phases.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Context:
- Clinical application of opioid antagonists in addiction treatment.
- Psychosocial rehabilitation strategies for opiate dependence.
- Challenges in managing opioid use disorder.
Purpose:
- To review the clinical utility of naltrexone for opiate addiction.
- To identify key components of an effective naltrexone treatment program.
- To discuss patient selection criteria, including hepatic considerations, and treatment phases.
Summary:
- Naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, is reviewed for its role in the psychosocial rehabilitation of opiate addicts.
- Key considerations for naltrexone programs include patient selection (especially hepatic status) and distinct phases of induction and stabilization-maintenance.
- The review highlights essential elements for successful naltrexone-assisted recovery.
Impact:
- Informs clinical practice regarding naltrexone use in addiction treatment.
- Provides a framework for developing comprehensive naltrexone rehabilitation programs.
- Contributes to the understanding of optimizing patient outcomes in opioid dependence treatment.