Marie Nyswander | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1919 |
| Died | April 20, 1986 (aged 67) |
| Occupation(s) | Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst |
| Known for | Methadone treatment of heroin addicts |
Marie Nyswander (March 13, 1919 – April 20, 1986) was an American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst[1] known for developing and popularizing the use of methadone to treat heroin addiction.[2]
- ^ Kosten, Thomas R (1998), "Images in Psychiatry. Marie Nyswander, 1919–1986" (PDF), American Journal of Psychiatry, 155 (12): 1766, doi:10.1176/ajp.155.12.1766, PMID 9842790
- ^ MARIE NYSWANDER DIES AT 67; EXPERT IN TREATING DRUG ADDICTS. New York Times, April 21, 1986.
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