HEROIN DEPENDENCY TREATMENT: A NEW APPROACH

Background: Heroin dependency is a globally problem. Objective: To explain the efficacy of low dose of clonidine, tizanidine and ibuprofen (NSAID) in the treatment of heroin dependency. Method: To evaluate a single case Results: Combination of clonidine 0.4 mg, tizanidine 8 mg and ibuprofen 800 mg per day is very effective in the management of heroin withdrawal symptoms and craving. Discussion: Our findings indicate that low dose of clonidine, tizanidine and ibuprofen (NSAID) is beneficial in the treatment of heroin dependency. This is a positive result. Conclusion: To the author's knowledge positive effects of combination of clonidine, tizanidine and ibuprofen in these situations have not been published yet, and this finding is an important addition to the literature.