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Opiate Substitution Treatment
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Definition
: Medical treatment for opioid dependence using a substitute opiate such as METHADONE or BUPRENORPHINE.
coordinate with specific opioid dependence /rehabil or /drug ther and specific substituted opioid /ther use
See Also
Buprenorphine
;
Methadone
Other names
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