Opioid substitution treatment is linked to reduced risk of death in opioid use disorder

BMJ. 2017 Apr 26:357:j1947. doi: 10.1136/bmj.j1947.

Abstract

Sustained engagement in treatment is vital, particularly in the first “golden month”

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Humans
  • Methadone
  • Opiate Substitution Treatment*
  • Opioid-Related Disorders*
  • Risk

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Methadone