Comparing ultra rapid opiate detoxification with Methadone in recurrent of self-introduced addicted subjects

Abstract

Background: The common detoxification method is replacement of long effect opiate by short effect opiate and then reducing its amount gradually. More modern method is ultra rapid opiate detoxification (UROD) by opiate antagonists, which is performed by general anesthesia. The advantages of two methods have not been confirmed. This study aimed to compare effectiveness and withdrawal rate in both methods following up to a year.