HIGH-RISK BEHAVIOURS AND CONCOMITANT MEDICAL ILLNESSES AMONG PATIENTS AT METHADONE MAINTENANCE THERAPY CLINIC, HOSPITAL TENGKU AMPUAN AFZAN, MALAYSIA

HIGH-RISK BEHAVIOURS AND CONCOMITANT MEDICAL ILLNESSES AMONG PATIENTS AT METHADONE MAINTENANCE THERAPY CLINIC, HOSPITAL TENGKU AMPUAN AFZAN, MALAYSIA

Background: High prevalence of high-risk behaviours and concurrent medical illnesses among opioid drug users would influence the outcome of Methadone Maintenance Programme. It would also require a special medical attention to contain these issues. Objectives: This study explored patients’ characteri...

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Main Authors: HAJEE MI, UMEED AK, JUNID MR, ZAFRI AAB, NORA MZ, RAMLI M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2009-01-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
Subjects:
Methadone therapy
opioid dependence
high-risk behaviours.
Online Access:http://www.e-mfp.org/2009v4n2_3/pdf/MMTC.pdf

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