Journal article
The effectiveness of opioid substitution treatments for patients with opioid dependence: a systematic review and multiple treatment comparison protocol
Abstract
BackgroundOpioids are psychoactive analgesic drugs prescribed for pain relief and palliative care. Due to their addictive potential, effort and vigilance in controlling prescriptions is needed to avoid misuse and dependence. Despite the effort, the prevalence of opioid use disorder continues to rise. Opioid substitution therapies are commonly used to treat opioid dependence; however, there is minimal consensus as to which therapy is most …
Authors
Dennis BB; Naji L; Bawor M; Bonner A; Varenbut M; Daiter J; Plater C; Pare G; Marsh DC; Worster A
Journal
Systematic Reviews, Vol. 3, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2014
DOI
10.1186/2046-4053-3-105
ISSN
2046-4053