Ultra-rapid opiate detoxification in hospital
Open Access
- 1 September 1999
- journal article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in Psychiatric Bulletin
- Vol. 23 (9) , 544-546
- https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.23.9.544
Abstract
Aims and method: To evaluate ultra-rapid opiate detoxification under sedation. Symptom control was analysed in the first 12 hours of detoxification in 20 patients and case notes were examined 12 weeks later for outcome.Results: Good symptom control was achieved, except for restlessness. At 12 weeks 25% patients were abstinent.Clinical implications: While long-term outcome is similar to conventional methadone detoxification, the ultra-rapid technique is safe, more acceptable to patients and more cost-effective.Keywords
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