Heroin-assisted Treatment
Heroin-assisted treatment (HAT) is an approach to treating opioid addiction that involves the supervised administration of pharmaceutical-grade heroin in combination with psychosocial and medical services. It is based on the idea that individuals with severe opioid addiction who have not responded to other treatments may benefit from this approach. HAT has been found to reduce illicit opioid use, reduce criminal activities and improve individuals' overall health and social functioning. In addition, it is associated with higher rates of treatment retention, reduced mortality from overdose and improved physical and mental health. As such, HAT is a promising evidence-based tool for treating opioid addiction in individuals who have not responded to other treatment approaches.
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