[Naltrexone therapy. Experience with "Telephone Assistance" in Rome].
From March 1989 to February 1991, at "Telefono in Aiuto" (USL RM/10), Naltrexone has been used in 271 heroin addict patients. Naltrexone, a pure opiate antagonist, nullifies subjective heroin effects, preventing the setting up of tolerance and physical dependence. By administration for one year to drug-free addicts, it proved to be useful in relapse prevention. Naltrexone seems to be safe and without side-effects. Its effectiveness grows if its use is matched with psychological help.
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D000328:Adult; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D009271:Naltrexone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012008:Recurrence
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La terapia con naltrexone. Nell'esperienza del "Telefono in Aiuto" di Roma.