Original research
par
Blanken, Peter et al
Date de publication
2009
Géographie
Netherlands
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
To describe 4-year treatment retention and treatment response among chronic, treatment-resistant heroin-dependent patients offered long-term heroin-assisted treatment (HAT) in the Netherlands.
Constatations/points à retenir
Long-term HAT is an effective treatment for chronic heroin addicts who have failed to benefit from methadone maintenance treatment. Four years of HAT is associated with stable physical, mental and social health and with absence of illicit heroin use and substantial reductions in cocaine use. HAT should be continued as long as there is no compelling reason to stop treatment.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Observational cohort study
Mots clés
Evidence base
Harm reduction
Safer supply
About prescribers
Outcomes
Illegal drugs
