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
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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