The use of opiate antagonists for recurrent self-injurious behavior.
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Despite a plethora of studies on the behavioral and pharmacologic treatment of self-injurious behavior, and despite our best efforts, many patients continue to harm themselves. The authors review the literature on the use of opiate antagonists for the treatment of self-injurious behavior.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences
دوره 7 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995