Pharmacologic treatments for opioid dependence: detoxification and maintenance options

While opioid dependence has more treatment agents available than other abused drugs, none are curative. They can, however, markedly diminish withdrawal symptoms and craving, and block opioid effects due to lapses.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kleber, Herbert D.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Les Laboratoires Servier 2007
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3202507/