Abstract
Abstract Objective: To determine whether we can replicate, with a similar success, an effective USA model clinic for opiate addiction in another country in spite of major geographical, linguistic and cultural differences. Design: Prospective data on demographic and other factors relating to addiction and treatment were collected, since the establishment of the clinic in July 1993. Setting: New outpatient model methadone maintenance and research clinic for 120-150 patients, affiliated with a major university hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel. Patients: A total of 212 patients with opiate addiction were admitted to clinic and followed from July 1, 1993 until July 1, 1997. Main Outcome Measures: The overall retention and one year retention rate for all patients admitted since July 1993. The prevalence of patients with no evidence of illicit opiate use, after both one and one and a half years in treatment. Results: The overall retention in treatment, irrespective of time in treatment, is 67.9%. The one-year retent...
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