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. 2022 Aug;30(4):498-502.
doi: 10.1177/10398562211059086. Epub 2021 Dec 1.

Long-acting injectable buprenorphine - 'best practice' opioid agonist therapy for Australian prisoners

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Long-acting injectable buprenorphine - 'best practice' opioid agonist therapy for Australian prisoners

Russ Scott et al. Australas Psychiatry. 2022 Aug.

Abstract

Objective: To consider opioid agonist therapy in prisons.

Conclusions: Given the substantial risks of substance misuse by prisoners, long-acting injectable buprenorphine should be adopted as 'best practice' treatment in Australian prison populations.

Keywords: buprenorphine; injectable; long-acting; opioid therapy; prisoners.

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