Methadone use in opioid substitution therapy for drug dependence


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Authors

  • H. Besherli Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University
  • M. Sanatkanuly L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
  • M. Kudabekov L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
  • N. Baigabylov L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University

Keywords:

opioid substitution treatment, drug treatment, drug addiction, methadone

Abstract

Anti-methadone hysteria’ has reached colossal proportions. It is raging today on the
Internet sources specializing in combat drug addiction and popularizing public health The topic
of opioid substitution treatment has long gone beyond the level of scientific discussion. It has
become a confrontation between two ideologies. No matter how controversial the assertion about OST may seem, it is necessary to get to the heart of the issue. The article describes the scheme for the use of opioid substitution therapy in Kazakhstan and contains criticism of the maintenance therapy opponents, as well as the arguments of its supporters.

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Published

20.01.2023

How to Cite

Besherli, H. ., Sanatkanuly, M. ., Kudabekov, M. ., & Baigabylov, N. . (2023). Methadone use in opioid substitution therapy for drug dependence. Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Pedagogy. Psychology. Sociology Series., 139(2), 382–388. Retrieved from https://bulpedps.enu.kz/index.php/main/article/view/1551

Issue

Vol. 139 No. 2 (2022)

Section

Sociology

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