METHOD OF CONTROLLING DEPRESSION IN SUBJECTS TREATED FOR OPIOID DEPENDENCE

The present disclosure is directed to a method of combatting opioid dependence in a subject experiencing a depressive episode. The method comprises treating the subject with an opioid agonist whilst managing their depression or depressive disorder using a step-wise interactive process, particularly where the process involves virtual cognitive behavioral therapy comprising a program for self-treatment. The self-treatment program could be embodied as a mobile medical application.