Risks of Methadone use as Substitute Therapy for Opioid Addiction during Pregnancy and use of Clonidine as a Plausible Alternative
<p>The prevalence of illicit opiate use during pregnancy along with other substances has been increasing [1,2]. The prevalence of opioid abuse or dependence during pregnancy increased from 0.17% in 1998</p><p>to 0.39% in 2011 for an increase of 127% [3]. There is firm evidence that...
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Main Authors: | Masroor Munim (Author), Zafar Iqbal (Author), David F Stowe (Author) |
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Journal of Addiction Medicine and Therapeutic Science - Peertechz Publications,
2016-04-30.
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