Rapid Opioid Detox Method Linked to Hospitalizations, Deaths
Rapid Opioid Detox Method Linked to Hospitalizations, Deaths
Patients at the New York City clinic received IV naloxone (median dose, 80 mg) or intramuscular injections of naltrexone (median dose, 133 mg) to precipitate opioid withdrawal. In 2005, the American Society of Addiction Medicine stated that use of …
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Featured letter: Long-term treatment essential for heroin cure
The difficulty with starting this medication is the 7- to 10-day opiate-free, wash-out period needed to avoid terrible side effects from the first injection — which occur if there is any heroin left in the body when it is given. Many insurance …
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