Naltrexone for the treatment of alcohol dependence in individuals with co- dependencies: a review of the clinical effectiveness
Murphy G, Nkansah E
Record ID 32011001245
English
Authors' recommendations:
Limited evidence was identified on the use of naltrexone for patients with co-dependencies. Two RCTs were identified, but no clear benefit was detected for naltrexone combined with psychotherapy versus placebo when used in short- term outpatient treatment of cocaine and alcohol dependence. No studies were identified for patients with other drug co-dependencies. The limited available information may be a consideration for decisions about the use of naltrexone for this patient population.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/L0124_Naltrexone_final.pdf
Year Published:
2009
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Alcohol Drinking
- Alcoholism
- Naltrexone
- Narcotic Antagonists
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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