The effects of Buprenorphine/Naloxane Maintenance Treatment on the Quality of Life, Substance Use and Functionality in Opiate Dependence: A Follow-Up Study

Abstract

Objective: Abstinance is not the only goal of the current drug addiction treatment modalities. New modalities focus rather on improvement in physical and mental health, personal and social functionality. It has been found that opioid maintanence treatment reduces the rates of illicit drug use, crime and sexual transmitted diseases in addition to increasing psychiatric, somatic and social functionality. In this study, we examined the effects of Buprenorphine/Naloxane (BN) maintenance treatment on substance abuse, quality of life and functionality.