Australian treatment outcome study: protocol for the 18–20-year follow-up of a prospective longitudinal cohort examining the natural history of heroin dependence and associated mortality, psychiatric and physical health, and health service use

Australian treatment outcome study: protocol for the 18–20-year follow-up of a prospective longitudinal cohort examining the natural history of heroin dependence and associated mortality, psychiatric and physical health, and health service use

Introduction Opioid dependence is a global health priority, currently making the biggest contribution to drug-related deaths. The chronic, long-term persistence of heroin dependence over the life course requires investigation in prospective longitudinal studies, to better understand patterns and pre...

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Main Authors: Maree Teesson, Paul S Haber, Christina Marel, Katherine Mills, Rachel Visontay, Jack Wilson, Shane Darke, Joanne Ross, Tim Slade, Katherine Haasnoot, Madeleine Keaveny, Chris Tremonti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-07-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/7/e039226.full

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