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The efficacy of methadone maintenance interventions in reducing illicit opiate use, HIV risk behavior and criminality: a meta‐analysis

Addiction · 1998 · Vol. 93(4) · pp. 515–532
Lisa A. Marsch

Abstract

Results clarify discrepancies in the literature and are useful in predicting the outcomes of individuals in treatment. The treatment's effectiveness is evident among opiate-dependent individuals across a variety of contexts, cultural and ethnic groups, and study designs.

HIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsMethadoneMethadone maintenanceOpiateMeta-analysisPsychological interventionPsychiatryHeroinSubstance abusePsychologyClinical psychology

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CrimeHumansMethadoneOpioid-Related DisordersNarcoticsRisk-TakingHIV Infections
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