Original research
par
Gomes, Tara et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
To characterize comparative risks and benefits of methadone versus buprenorphine/naloxone in a contemporary cohort where the unregulated drug supply is dominated by fentanyl.
Constatations/points à retenir
Although treatment retention is higher among methadone recipients, overdose risk is also elevated compared to buprenorphine recipients. These findings demonstrate the benefits of any OAT on avoidance of overdose, particularly following treatment discontinuation and with the increasingly unpredictable drug supply in North America.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
7517 people initiating buprenorphine were matched to an equal number of methadone-treated individuals
Mots clés
Substitution/OAT
Overdose
Illegal drugs
About PWUD
Outcomes
