Opioid relapse and MOUD outcomes following civil commitment for opioid use

Original research
par
Hayaki, Jumi et al

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

This study examines clinical outcomes of civil commitment in a sample of adults with severe opioid use.

Constatations/points à retenir

In this sample of persons with severe opioid use, clinical outcomes of civil commitment included illicit opioid relapse as well as varying levels of MOUD uptake. Participants were significantly less likely to use illicit opioids on days that they received MOUD.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Participants were 121 persons with opioid use who were interviewed at the point of entry into civil commitment, then followed for 12 weeks after their release.

Mots clés

Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT