Medical management of opioid dependence in South Africa.
Medical practitioners in South Africa are increasingly confronted with requests to treat patients with opioid use disorders. Many do not possess the required knowledge and skills to deal with these patients effectively. This overview of the medical treatment of opioid dependence was compiled by an elected working group of doctors working in the field of substance dependence. Recommendations are based on current best practice derived from scientific evidence and consensus of the working group, but should never replace individual clinical judgement.
Weich
Lize
L
Substance Programme for Associated Psychiatric Hospitals, Western Cape, Stikland Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Stellenbosch University. lizew@sun.ac.za
Perkel
Charles
C
van Zyl
Nicolette
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Rataemane
S T
ST
Naidoo
Lochan
L
D006801:Humans; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D013019:South Africa