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Large and non-specific somatic disease burdens among ageing, long-term opioid maintenance treatment patients.

David MedvedThomas ClausenAnne BuktenRonny BjørnestadAshley Elizabeth Muller
Published in: Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy (2020)
Long-term OMT patients experience a large range of somatic complaints, and at non-acute levels. As OMT secures longevity for opioid-dependent persons, the clinical focus must be adjusted from acute to chronic care. Providers must address how to optimize health and quality of life while in treatment, as treatment may last for many years.
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