Study on Opioid Substitution Therapy in Eurasia

A new study by the International Drug Policy Consortium on OST in Eurasia reviews the question "How to increase the access and improve the quality of OST".

Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) is known as the most effective currently available treatment option of opioid dependence, when combined with psychosocial assistance. There is strong and consistent evidence that shows that access to OST reduces risky injecting practices and HIV incidence. OST also reduces the use of illicit opioids, criminal activity, death due to overdose, and is associated with improvements in physical and mental health, as well as social functioning.

The study can be found in the CADAP filedepot.

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