Methadone dose at the time of release from prison significantly influences retention in treatment:Implications from a pilot study of HIV-infected prisoners transitioning to the community in Malaysia

Objective: To evaluate the impact of methadone dose on post-release retention in treatment among HIVinfected prisoners initiating methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) within prison. Methods: Thirty HIV-infected prisoners meeting DSM-IV pre-incarceration criteria for opioid dependence were enrolle...

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Main Authors: Wickersham, J.A., Zahari, M.M., Azar, M.M., Kamarulzaman, A., Altice, F.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/9586/1/00000544_92917.pdf
http://eprints.um.edu.my/9586/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.01.005
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