title: [Treatment of drug dependent patients in general practice].
abstract: After a brief characterization of the actual situation of drug abuse in Switzerland, the general principles of methadone treatment and drug-assisted ambulant withdrawal in the family practice are introduced. They are suited for patients who mainly consume heroin and have a fairly stable social background. Both forms of treatment can very well be offered and carried through by general practitioners, if there is a clear agreement between the patient and the doctor about the therapeutic setting and guidelines. In every case close psychosocial support over a longer time span must be part of the treatment. For this longterm treatment, the continuous relationship with the general practitioner is ideal.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik, Zürich.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Olgiati
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meili
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005194:Family Practice; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013557:Switzerland / Q000453:epidemiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D008691:Methadone