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Review Article: Medical management of opioid dependence in South Africa


L Weich
C Perkel
N van Zyl
S T Rataemane
L Naidoo

Abstract



Medical practitioners in South Africa are increasingly confronted with requests to treat patients with opioid use disorders. Many do not possess the required knowledge and skills to deal with these patients effectively. This overview of the medical treatment of opioid dependence was compiled by an elected working group of doctors working in the field of substance dependence. Recommendations are based on current best practice derived from scientific evidence and consensus of the working group, but should never replace individual clinical judgement.

South African Medical Journal
Vol. 98 (4) 2008: pp. 280-283

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