Lit review
by
McNair, Riley, Mark Monaghan & Paul Montgomery
Release Date
2023
Geography
International
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
Lit review included nine randomised controlled trials spanning eight studies (n = 2,331) and three systematic reviews.
Keywords
Evidence base
Safer supply
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
