| Guidelines for the Psychosocially Assisted Pharmacological Treatment of Opioid Dependence Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9241547545 ISBN-13: 9789241547543 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $34.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: These "Guidelines" review the use of medicines such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone and clonidine in combination with psychosocial support in the treatment of people dependent on heroin or other opioids. Based on systematic reviews of the literature and using the GRADE approach to determining evidence quality, the guidelines contain specific recommendations on the range of issues faced in organizing treatment systems, managing treatment programmes and in treating people dependent on opioids. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pharmacy |
| Dewey: 616.863 |
| LCCN: 2009447993 |
| Series: Nonserial Publication |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.2" W x 11.5" (1.15 lbs) 129 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: These Guidelines review the use of medicines such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone and clonidine in combination with psychosocial support in the treatment of people dependent on heroin or other opioids. Based on systematic reviews of the literature and using the GRADE approach to determining evidence quality, the guidelines contain specific recommendations on the range of issues faced in organizing treatment systems, managing treatment programmes and in treating people dependent on opioids. Developed in collaboration with internationally acclaimed experts from the different regions of the globe, this book should be of interest to policy makers, program managers, and clinicians everywhere who seek to alleviate the burden of opioid dependence. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |