Retrospective analysis of heroin detoxification with buprenorphine in a psychiatric hospital in Japan

• Main Authors: Tatsushi Nagano (Author), Sohei Kimoto (Author), Katsuro Aso (Author), Takashi Komori (Author), Yasunari Yamaguchi (Author), Kazuya Okamura (Author), Noriya Yamamoto (Author), Toshifumi Kishimoto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Aim We assessed the efficacy of buprenorphine replacement taper therapy in a psychiatric hospital in Japan. Methods Based on the medical records, a retrospective analysis was performed to evaluate the outcomes of buprenorphine replacement taper therapy in 106 subjects with heroin dependence...