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A comparison of antagonist-precipitated withdrawal under anesthesia to standard inpatient withdrawal as a precursor to maintenance naltrexone treatment in heroin users: outcomes at 6 and 12 months.

Published Sep 1, 2002 ·

Drug and alcohol dependence

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Study Snapshot

Precipitated withdrawal under anesthesia is more effective than standard inpatient withdrawal for heroin users, leading to a significant reduction in heroin use and morphine concentration over 12 months.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

A comparison of antagonist-precipitated withdrawal under anesthesia to standard inpatient withdrawal as a precursor to maintenance naltrexone treatment in heroin users: outcomes at 6 and 12 months.

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