| Title | Maintenance treatment with buprenorphine and naltrexone for heroin dependence in Malaysia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Authors | Schottenfeld, Richard S., Marek C. Chawarski, and Mahmud Mazlan |
| Journal | Lancet |
| Volume | 371 |
| Issue | 9631 |
| Pagination | 2192-200 |
| Date Published | 2008 Jun 28 |
| ISSN | 1474-547X |
| Keywords | Adult, Buprenorphine, Counseling, Double-Blind Method, Heroin Dependence, HIV Infections, Humans, Malaysia, Naltrexone, Narcotic Antagonists, Recurrence, Risk-Taking, Treatment Outcome |
| Abstract | Expansion of access to effective treatments for heroin dependence is a worldwide health priority that will also reduce HIV transmission. We compared the efficacy of naltrexone, buprenorphine, and no additional treatment, in patients receiving detoxification and subsequent drug counselling, for maintenance of heroin abstinence, prevention of relapse, and reduction of HIV risk behaviours. |
| DOI | 10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60954-X |
| Alternate Journal | Lancet |
