Does a take-home dose program result in better patient adherence to methadone? Evidence from Vietnam
Abstract Background Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is an effective treatment for opioid use disorders, yet patient adherence and retention remain challenges in many countries. To address this, Vietnam piloted a take-home methadone program in 21 clinics across three northern provinces. Methods...
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| Main Authors: | Thuong Nong, Dominic Hodgkin, Nguyen Bich Diep, Victor Capoccia, Constance Horgan, Hoang Dinh Canh, Giang Le |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-07-01
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| Series: | Harm Reduction Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01279-9 |
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