Medical management of opioid dependence in South Africa

Lize Weich; Charles Perkel; Nicolette van Zyl; S. T. Rataemane; Lochan Naidoo

Medical management of opioid dependence in South Africa

Lize Weich
, Charles Perkel
, Nicolette van Zyl
, S. T. Rataemane
, Lochan Naidoo

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	280-283
Number of pages	4
Journal	South African Medical Journal
Volume	98
Issue number	4
State	Published - Apr 2008
Externally published	Yes

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Medical management of opioid dependence in South Africa

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