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Title: Evaluation of the 21-day outpatient heroin detoxification. Author: del Campo EJ, John DS, Kauffman CC. Journal: Int J Addict; 1977 Oct; 12(7):923-35. PubMed ID: 591146. Abstract: There is a paucity of studies in the literature documenting failure rates of outpatient detoxification from heroin. This study reports on the results of the 21-day ambulatory treatment program at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital. Heroin users with less than a 2-year history of opiate use must complete the detoxification process within 21 days according to federal regulations. The results of this study indicate 100% "unsuccessful drug rehabilitation" utilizing the 21-day outpatient detoxification treatment modality, a finding similar to studies conducted to evaluate results of inpatient methadone treatment programs.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]