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Ultra-rapid opiate detoxification in hospital

1999; Royal College of Psychiatrists; Volume: 23; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1192/pb.23.9.544

1472-1473

Mervyn London, Eddi Paul, Ionna Gkolia,

Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency

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.