The International journal on drug policy
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Int. J. Drug Policy · Jan 2011
Multicenter Study"Should I stay or should I go?" Coming off methadone and buprenorphine treatment.
This study aimed to investigate patient perspectives regarding coming off maintenance opioid substitution treatment (OST). The study explored previous experiences, current interest and concerns about stopping treatment, and perceptions of how and when coming off treatment should be supported. ⋯ While some patients may require lifetime maintenance, the issue of coming off treatment is important to many patients and should be discussed regularly throughout treatment and where appropriate supported by a menu of clinical options.