Practical issues in the methadone management of pregnant heroin users.
Methadone management of pregnant heroin-using patients has become a standard approach to this particular population of patients. This paper discusses the establishment and running of an out-patient stabilization programme and highlights areas of difficulty experienced in this exercise. Guidelines are suggested for those who wish to establish such a service in the future.
Batey
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Drug and Alcohol Unit, Department of Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
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