Cure Research for Heroin dependence
Treatments for Heroin dependence
Treatments to consider for Heroin dependence may include:
- Brief dynamic therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Motivational therapy, Addiction treatment programs, Counselling, Methadone - relieves withdrawal symptoms
- more treatments...»
Medical Research Breakthroughs and Heroin dependence
Use of Naltrexone implants needs urgent review: Recent studies have revealed that an urgent
review of the use of naltrexone (including implants) for opiod dependence
was required following reports of severe adverse reactions. The use of
Naltrexone for the treatment for opiod dependence is impressive theoretically, because
it is inexpensive, long-acting, and generally well tolerated. Oral naltrexone
is used as a treatment for heroin and alcohol dependence.
However, due to poor patient adherence to taking regular doses, the
effectiveness and safety of oral treatments is compromised. This has led to the
development of long-acting naltrexone implants and depot injections. Naltrexone
implants have not been approved for human use in Australia, but these implants are being supplied through some
private clinics. Naltrexone implants are currently obtained through the TGA
Special Access Scheme but without subjecting the product to the usual
rigorous scrutiny required for new devices in Australia. The recent research on naltrexone implants has not
followed usual scientific processes in Australia.
These findings surfaced after studying 12 patients who were admitted to
hospital soon after receiving naltrexone in oral or implant form.
Eight of the twelve cases were definitely or probably related to the naltrexone
implant, including cases of severe opiate withdrawal and dehydration, infection
at the implant site requiring surgery, and a psychiatric disorder. The
development of these severe adverse events questioned the safety of the
naltrexone implants. Hence careful selection of cases, clinical management and
a close monitoring is required for prescribing this treatment. The
patients should be warned of the associated risks, and appropriate procedures
should be planned to tackle any complications arising.
The analysis of this study emphasized the importance of screening patients for
underlying medical or psychiatric conditions and more importantly,
coordinating with relevant service providers. A close relationship between
naltrexone implant providers and local emergency departments is essential.
It was suggested that the widespread and unregulated use of naltrexone implants
without appropriate safeguards for patients, their families and service
providers should be restricted until this therapeutic product has been assessed
for safety and effectiveness.
Heroin dependence Treatment: Book Excerpts
Clinical Trials for Heroin dependence
Some of the clinical trials for Heroin dependence include:
Evidence Based Medicine Research for Heroin dependence
Medical research papers related to Heroin dependence include:
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