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Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.In male patients receiving methadone maintenance therapy (MMT), Spirulina tablet (500 mg twice daily) for 12 weeks significantly reduced anxiety and stress score compared to the placebo group. However, no significant effects were observed for the depression, sexual function, craving, and cognitive performance measures between the two groups.
Morteza Zamani Asadolah‐poor‐kashi +5 more
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The Long-Term Effectiveness of Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Prevention of Hepatitis C Virus Among Illicit Drug Users : A Modeling Study [PDF]
, 2014 Article Accepted Date: Oct 7, 2013 Acknowledgments: We would like to thank all MMT centers' staff in Shiraz for their cooperation in this study. Funding Support: This study was funded and supported by the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.Peer ...
Javanbakht, Mehdi +2 more
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Itraconazole-induced Torsade de Pointes in a patient receiving methadone substitution therapy [PDF]
, 2009 Issues. Methadone, a pharmacological agent used to treat heroin dependence is relatively safe, but may cause cardiac arrhythmias in the concurrent presence of other risk factors. Approach and Key Findings.
Narayanan, S. +2 more
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Effectiveness of needle/syringe programmes and opiate substitution therapy in preventing HCV transmission among people who inject drugs. [PDF]
, 2016 This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the impact of needle/syringe programmes with and without opiate substitution therapy (OST) on the incidence of HCV infection among people who inject ...
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A baseline audit of opiate substitution therapy and 12-week retention in treatment
European Psychiatry, 2007 Background:The National Treatment Agency has set 12-week retention as an outcome measure for the treatment of opiate addiction. Both methadone and buprenorphine show research evidence of efficacy in this condition. To ensure that these medications are being used optimally, we performed a baseline audit in two drug treatment services in North East ...
A. Akioye, R. Cohen
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Healing a Broken System: Veterans and the War on Drugs [PDF]
, 2012 This report examines the plight of returning veterans who struggle with incarceration and psychological wounds of war such as addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder -- and suggests reforms that could improve the health and preserve the freedom of ...
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Journal of Community Health Research, 2012 Introduction: Addiction is a habit or behavior that is often hard to quit. It is estimated that 190 million persons are substance users around the world. Substance abuse creates tolerance after a while.
M.H. Lotfi +3 more
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Recovery Capital Gains May Precede Craving Reduction in Opioid Use Disorder
Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation, 2023 Nicholas L Bormann,1 Andrea N Weber,2,3 Benjamin Miskle,2,4 Stephan Arndt,2,5 Alison C Lynch2,6 1Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic Health System, Albert Lea, MN, USA; 2Psychiatry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA; 3Internal Medicine ...
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Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2018 Background Economic evaluation normally requires information to be collected on outcome improvement using utility values. This is often not collected during the treatment of substance use disorders making cost-effectiveness evaluations of therapy ...
Jasmine Peak +5 more
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Brazilian guideline for the treatment of patients with opioids dependence syndrome [PDF]
, 2004 There is a relatively low prevalence of opioid use in Brazil, particularly involving the non-medical use of codeine and opiate-containing syrups. However, opioid dependence syndrome shows a significant total impact on mortality and morbidity.
Andrade, Arthur Guerra De +7 more
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