Methadone maintenance therapy promotes initiation of antiretroviral therapy among injection drug users
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Concomitant Drug Use in Patients on Methadone Maintenance Therapy
Background: Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) is considered as an efficient and effective treatment in management of high risk opioids addiction; although, concomitant use of other drugs may interfere with treatment course and outcome in MMT cases. This study aimed at evaluating patterns of drug use along with methadone based on self reported and urine analysis data in two MMT clinics. Method...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Addiction
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0965-2140,1360-0443
DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.02905.x