Original research
par
Weisenthal, Karrin et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
Increased police presence may increase or decrease treatment-seeking behavior. We examined the association between Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), a 2-week police action in Boston, MA, and visit volume in BMC’s low-barrier buprenorphine bridge clinic.
Constatations/points à retenir
The increased policing during OCS was associated with a significant decrease in bridge clinic visits. Following the completion of OCS, there was a significant increase in clinic visits, suggesting pent-up demand for medications for opioid use disorder, a life-saving treatment.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Retrospective cohort -- visits during the 6 weeks prior, 2 weeks during, and 4 weeks after OCS.
Mots clés
Legal system/law enforcement
Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
