opioid dependancy

The Effects of Oxytocin on Withdrawal, Craving and Stress Response in Heroin-Dependent Patients

Scientific article

16 January 2019

According to the World Drug Report opioids are the most harmful drug type, accounting for 70% of the adverse health impacts associated with drug use disorders worldwide. Treatment typically focusses on controlling withdrawal, preventing...

Treatment for Opioid Use and Outcomes in Older Adults: A Systematic Literature Review

Scientific article

1 January 2018

A new study published in the Drug and Alcohol Dependence journal focuses on an often-neglected topic – opioid use in older adults. This systematic literature review, Treatment for Opioid Use and Outcomes in Older Adults, included 76 papers...