Role of Nigella Sativa in opioid dependence treatment

ABSTRACT

Opioid dependence is one of the major social and psychiatric problem of society. Unfortunately there is no non-opiate treatment available. This study was conducted to find out the role of Nigella Sativa as a potential non-opiate treatment for opiate withdrawal. The study was conducted at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Karachi and Drug Rehabilitation Centre, R.H.C., Murad Memon Goth, Karachi. The study was based on DSM IV criteria for opioid dependence. Nigella Sativa 250 mg is found effective in long-term management of opioid dependence