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. 1995 Mar;97(3):83-92.
doi: 10.1080/00325481.1995.11945971.

Methadone maintenance treatment

Methadone maintenance treatment

Peter A DeMaria Jr et al. Postgrad Med. 1995 Mar.

Abstract

Preview Substance abuse, particularly injecting drug use, is receiving increased attention because of its role in the spread of AIDS. Methadone maintenance treatment programs help curb the spread by decreasing injecting drug abuse and by offering HIV testing, counseling, and referral for care of infected patients. Drs DeMaria and Weinstein explain how methadone programs work and what primary care physicians need to know to refer their opiate-dependent patients.

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