Is buprenorphine treatment availability associated with decreases in substantiated cases of child maltreatment?

Original research
par
Ali, Mir M. & Robin Ghertner

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Given the recent increase in child maltreatment reports related to parental substance use, research should explore the correlation between buprenorphine treatment and child maltreatment–related outcomes.

Constatations/points à retenir

Higher buprenorphine treatment capacity is associated with a reduction in substantiated cases of child maltreatment. Buprenorphine treatment is effective in reducing immediate risk to children.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Administrative records & child welfare caseloads

Mots clés

Social services
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
Parents/caregivers