Guidelines for the psychosocially assisted pharmacological treatment of opioid dependence

These Guidelinesreview the use of medicines such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone and clonidine in combination with psychosocial support in the treatment of people dependent on heroin or other opioids. Based on systematic reviews of the literature and using the GRADE approach to determining e...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: World Health Organization Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. (corporate author)
Autores Corporativos: World Health Organization Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Corporate Author (corporate author), World Health Organization (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Geneva, Switzerland : World Health Organization 2009.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:These Guidelinesreview the use of medicines such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone and clonidine in combination with psychosocial support in the treatment of people dependent on heroin or other opioids. Based on systematic reviews of the literature and using the GRADE approach to determining evidence quality, the guidelines contain specific recommendations on the range of issues faced in organizing treatment systems, managing treatment programmes and in treating people dependent on opioids. Developed in collaboration with internationally acclaimed experts from the different regions of th
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (132 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-111).
ISBN:9781282697133
9786612697135
9789240685123