A follow-up study of heroin addicts (VEdeTTE2): study design and protocol

• Main Authors: Lampis Fabio (Author), Iannaccone Antonio (Author), Burroni Paola (Author), Diecidue Roberto (Author), Mathis Federica (Author), Vigna-Taglianti Federica D (Author), Zuccaro Piergiorgio (Author), Pacifici Roberta (Author), Versino Elisabetta (Author), Davoli Marina (Author), Faggiano Fabrizio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Italy, a large cohort study (VEdeTTE1) was conducted between 1998-2001 to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in reducing mortality and increasing treatment retention among heroin addicts. The follow-up of this cohort (VEdeTT...