Treatment research in prison: Problems and solutions in a randomized trial

作者: Philipp Paul Lobmaier , Nikolaj Kunøe , Helge Waal

DOI: 10.3109/16066350802531273

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摘要: Opioid-dependent individuals are frequently incarcerated and relapse rates following their release high. Evidence of the effectiveness prison-based treatments community aftercare is limited. We report preliminary findings a randomized controlled trial that encountered specific challenges inherent in prison research. Naltrexone implants were compared with methadone maintenance treatment among pre-release inmates. have not previously been evaluated settings. Approximately 41% eligible inmates volunteered to participate; 27 total 46 participants commenced according protocol. Although most intended remain abstinent from heroin after release, who had regarded as valuable option. During study, several problems regarding enrollment, initiation aftercare. These importa...

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