Association of Random and Observed Urine Drug Screening with Long-term Retention in Opioid Treatment Programs

Original research
par
Michener, Pryce S. et al

Date de publication

2023

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

Little research has examined the association between urine drug screening (UDS) modality and retention in opioid treatment providers (OTPs).

Constatations/points à retenir

Findings showed an association between high utilization of randomized and observed UDS and decreased long-term retention, suggesting that UDS modality may impact long-term OTP retention.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

This cross-sectional study uses the 2016-2017 NDATSS wave among OTPs that administered methadone (n=150).

Mots clés

Clinical guidance
Barriers and enablers
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