Practical issues in the methadone management of pregnant heroin users

1 October 1990

journal article
Published by Wiley in Drug and Alcohol Review

Vol. 9 (4) , 303-310
https://doi.org/10.1080/09595239000185421

Abstract

Methadone management of pregnant heroin-using patients has become a standard approach to this particular population of patients. This paper discusses the establishment and running of an out-patient stabilization programme and highlights areas of difficulty experienced in this exercise. Guidelines are suggested for those who wish to establish such a service in the future.

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