The effect of methadone on depression among addicts: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Masoud MohammadiMohsen KazeminiaNasrin AbdoliBehnam KhaledipavehShamarina ShohaimiNader SalariMelika Hosseinian-Far

Published in: Health and quality of life outcomes (2020)

The results of the present study show that methadone significantly reduces depression in addicts. Therefore, regular methadone use can be part of a drug treatment plan.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
sleep quality
combination therapy
physical activity
smoking cessation