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Craving despite extremely high methadone dosage
J W de Vos1, J G Ufkes, G H van Brussel
1Academic Medical Centre, University Of Amsterdam, Department of Pharmacology, The Netherlands.
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|March 1, 1996
Summary
This case study examines a patient on methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) with high plasma methadone levels. Despite high doses, craving persisted, suggesting education on anticipatory opiate craving is crucial.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is a cornerstone for opioid use disorder.
- Patient-reported needs for dose escalation in MMT require careful clinical evaluation.