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The Impact of Saffron on Symptoms of Withdrawal Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Sabzevar Parish in 2017
Joint Authors
Neamatshahi, M.
Nemat Shahi, Mohammad
Asadi, Atefeh
Behnam Talab, Elham
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Objective.
Drug dependence is one of the serious problems around the world.
Saffron is one of those beneficial medicinal plants which is embedded with a similar mechanism to methadone (e.g., inhibition of serotonin reuptake).
Thus, it can be helpful in reducing the withdrawal symptoms.
The aim of this study was to reduce the daily dose of methadone usage and reduce its side effects using saffron in the form of medicinal supplements.
Methodology.
This study was categorized as a clinical trial.
Accordingly, 44 clients of addiction treatment centers in Sabzevar parish were randomly selected to participate in this study in 2016–2017.
While the experimental group was treated with methadone syrup and self-made saffron capsules, the control group received methadone syrup and placebo capsules.
Results.
The results showed that the use of saffron and methadone alleviated the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome (p<0.001).
Conclusion.
Having reviewed the research participants, it was indicated that the introduction of saffron alleviated the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome in patients undergoing maintenance treatment for opioid addiction.
Thus, it seems rational to make use of saffron in combination with methadone in order to alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nemat Shahi, Mohammad& Asadi, Atefeh& Behnam Talab, Elham& Neamatshahi, M.. 2017. The Impact of Saffron on Symptoms of Withdrawal Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Sabzevar Parish in 2017. Advances in Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1122393
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nemat Shahi, Mohammad…[et al.]. The Impact of Saffron on Symptoms of Withdrawal Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Sabzevar Parish in 2017. Advances in Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1122393
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nemat Shahi, Mohammad& Asadi, Atefeh& Behnam Talab, Elham& Neamatshahi, M.. The Impact of Saffron on Symptoms of Withdrawal Syndrome in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Sabzevar Parish in 2017. Advances in Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1122393
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1122393