Authors' recommendations: Opioids are a type of drug used to treat pain, but they may also be misused as they are highly addictive and lead to temporary feelings of intense pleasure (euphoria). Addiction to opioids can develop very quickly, even when taken in small amounts. Treatment for opioid addiction can involve addicts being given carefully prescribed alternative drugs to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, without causing euphoria. CAM2038 is a new drug for the treatment of opioid dependence given as an injection under the skin once a week or once a month depending on the patient's treatment history. If CAM2038 is licensed for use in the UK, it could be a new treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder that may be more convenient than current treatments

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2016

URL for published report: http://www.hsric.nihr.ac.uk/topics/cam2038-for-opioid-dependence/

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: England, United Kingdom

Organisation Name: NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre

Contact Address: The NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, 90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SP. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 121 414 7831, Fax: +44 121 2269

Contact Name: c.packer@bham.ac.uk

Contact Email: c.packer@bham.ac.uk

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