Lit review
par
McNair, Riley, Mark Monaghan & Paul Montgomery
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
International
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of supervised heroin assisted treatment (HAT) and analyse the significance of context and implementation in the design of successful HAT programmes.
Constatations/points à retenir
When compared to methadone maintenance treatment (MMT), heroin assisted treatment (HAT) more consistently retains people with heroin addictions in treatment and reduces their consumption of illicit drugs.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Lit review included nine randomised controlled trials spanning eight studies (n = 2,331) and three systematic reviews.
Mots clés
Evidence base
Safer supply
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
