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Review
. 1995 Fall;7(4):437-44.
doi: 10.1176/jnp.7.4.437.

The use of opiate antagonists for recurrent self-injurious behavior

R D Buzan  1 , M Thomas, S L Dubovsky, J Treadway
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Review

The use of opiate antagonists for recurrent self-injurious behavior

R D Buzan et al. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 1995 Fall.

Abstract

Despite a plethora of studies on the behavioral and pharmacologic treatment of self-injurious behavior, and despite our best efforts, many patients continue to harm themselves. The authors review the literature on the use of opiate antagonists for the treatment of self-injurious behavior.

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