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Behavioural family counselling reduces drug use in opioid-dependent men.
- Source :
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Evidence-based Mental Health . Nov2003, Vol. 6 Issue 4, p123-123. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Compares the effectiveness of behavioral family counseling and taking naltrexone in the presence of a family member than individual-based treatment without family involvement. Prescription of naltrexone to the participants; Main outcome measures including abstinence from opioids assessed by Time Line Follow Back interview; Results showing that abstinence from opioids was greater in the behavior family counseling group than in the individual treatment group during treatment and at 12 months follow up; Conclusion that behavior family treatment improves outcomes better than individual treatment in men with opioid dependence.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13620347
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Evidence-based Mental Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11582772