Original research
by
Peles, Einat et al
Release Date
2011
Geography
Israel
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This observational prospective study aimed to determine whether duration to the earning of privileges of “take-home” methadone doses (as a part of behavioral enforcement) reflects long-term outcome of patients in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT)
Findings/Key points
The group with the shortest time (3 to 6 months) to the achievement of first take-home dose had the best outcome.
Design/methods
657 clinic clients
Keywords
Carries/take-home doses
About PWUD
Substitution/OAT
Outcomes
