title: [Methadone--resocialization of heroin-dependent patients].
abstract: Methadon is a synthetic morphin used as a substitution therapy for heroin addicts. 21 patients were selected according the usual swiss indications and observed over 1 year.
  
  
  METHODS
  daily methadon, weekly psychotherapy and unexpected urine controls.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  side effects, lack of medical care and control and the fact that it is a long term treatment for years, troublesome and often merely palliative.
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011379:Prognosis; D012917:Social Adjustment; D013557:Switzerland
chemical_list: D008691:Methadone
vernacular_title: Methadon--Resozialisierungschance für Heroinabhängige.