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Advisory: An Introduction to Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone for the Treatment of People with Opioid Dependence

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SAMHSA Advisory, Winter 2012
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This advisory gives an overview of extended-release injectable naltrexone for people with opioid dependence. It discusses how it differs from other medication-assisted treatments, safety concerns, and patients most likely to benefit.

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SMA12-4682
Publication Date
February 2012
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