The efficacy of behavioural activation therapy in treating depression among individuals with opioid dependence

海洛因依赖是一种慢性复发性疾病，与高水平的精神病理学有关。在开始治疗时，至少有四分之一的海洛因使用者符合重度抑郁症的标准。海洛因依赖和抑郁症的共同发生与一系列危害有关，并与较差的治疗结果有关。尽管如此，实际和有效的治疗选择是稀缺的。拟议的国际合作将大大有助于了解这种并发症的治疗。

Heroin dependence is a chronic relapsing condition, associated with high levels of psychopathology. On entry to treatment at least one quarter of heroin users meet criteria for Major Depression. The co-occurrence of heroin dependence and depression is associated with a range of harms and has been linked to poorer treatment outcomes. Despite this, practical and effective treatment options are scarce. The proposed international collaboration will contribute significantly to understanding of the treatment of this comorbidity.