Attitudes toward extended-release naltrexone treatment for opioid use disorder among African Americans

Original research
by
Rigg, Khary K.

Release Date

2024

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

The objective of this study, therefore, was to identify/explain the most salient attitudes toward extended-release naltrexone (XR-NTX; Vivitrol®) as a form of OUD treatment among African Americans.

Findings/Key points

Study findings suggest that African Americans who use opioids may have more favorable attitudes toward XR-NTX than other medications for OUD (e.g., methadone), which tend to be highly stigmatized.

Design/methods

In-depth interviews (n = 30)

Keywords

Equity
Substitution/OAT
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