South African Guidelines for the management of Opioid use disorders (Part 1)

Lize Welch

South African Guidelines for the management of Opioid use disorders (Part 1)

Lize Welch University of Stellenbosch

Keywords: opioid use disorders, management

Abstract

Opioid use disorders have disappointing outcomes when treated via conventional methods, including detoxification and rehabilitation. This guideline is an update that is based on current available evidence and consensus of a panel of medical experts in the field of addiction medicine. It aims to provide an overview of the medical treatment of opioid use disorders.

Author Biography

Lize Welch, University of Stellenbosch

MBChB (Stellenbosch), MRCPsych (UK), FCPsych (SA) Senior Psychiatrist Addiction Services Stikland Hospital Western Cape; Senior lecturer Department of Psychiatry University of Stellenbosch

Issue

Vol 21 No 1 (2017)

Section

Guideline

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