title: Evaluation of the 21-day outpatient heroin detoxification.
abstract: There is a paucity of studies in the literature documenting failure rates of outpatient detoxification from heroin. This study reports on the results of the 21-day ambulatory treatment program at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital. Heroin users with less than a 2-year history of opiate use must complete the detoxification process within 21 days according to federal regulations. The results of this study indicate 100% "unsuccessful drug rehabilitation" utilizing the 21-day outpatient detoxification treatment modality, a finding similar to studies conducted to evaluate results of inpatient methadone treatment programs.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D010352:Patient Dropouts; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D008691:Methadone