Citation

Miotto K, McCann MJ, Rawson RA, Frosch D, Ling W. Drug Alcohol Depend. 1997; 45(1-2): 131-134.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/s0376-8716(97)01348-3

PMID

9179515

Abstract

In a study evaluating naltrexone with either an intensive psychosocial protocol or standard community treatment for opioid dependence, 13 of 81 subjects overdosed within a 12-month period of study participation. There were four fatalities, one of which was a suicide. Among the nine nonfatal overdoses, there were four suicide attempts. Characteristics of subjects and naltrexone-taking are described.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Male; Naltrexone; Narcotic Antagonists; Narcotics; Opioid-Related Disorders; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Psychotherapy; Suicide, Attempted