Initiation of Opioid Agonist Treatment and Subsequent Substance Use and Other Patterns Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Vancouver, Canada

Original research
par
Pilarinos, Andreas et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study sought to examine OAT retention and discontinuation among adolescents and young adults.

Constatations/points à retenir

Despite finding that OAT retention was associated with significant reductions in daily illicit opioid use, no significant improvements in other key indicators were observed. This underscores the importance of providing supports alongside OAT to improve treatment outcomes among adolescents and young adults.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Data from the At-Risk Youth Study (n=676)

Mots clés

Wrap-around services
About PWUD
Youth
Substitution/OAT
Illegal drugs
Transitions in care/treatment