Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: RECENT FINDINGS: There have been several implantable and injectable formulations of naltrexone developed within the last decade. It was demonstrated that some of them are effective and relatively well tolerated medications for relapse prevention in heroin addicts. However, advantages and disadvantages of these new medications have never been systematically analyzed. SUMMARY:
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Authors | Evgeny M Krupitsky, Elena A Blokhina |
Journal | Current opinion in psychiatry
(Curr Opin Psychiatry)
Vol. 23
Issue 3
Pg. 210-4
(May 2010)
ISSN: 1473-6578 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20224403
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Delayed-Action Preparations
- Drug Implants
- Narcotic Antagonists
- Naltrexone
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Topics |
- Delayed-Action Preparations
- Drug Implants
- Heroin Dependence
(psychology, rehabilitation)
- Humans
- Injections, Intramuscular
- Medication Adherence
(psychology)
- Naltrexone
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Narcotic Antagonists
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Secondary Prevention
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