Initiation of Opioid Agonist Treatment and Subsequent Substance Use and Other Patterns Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Vancouver, Canada

Original research
by
Pilarinos, Andreas et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

This study sought to examine OAT retention and discontinuation among adolescents and young adults.

Findings/Key points

Despite finding that OAT retention was associated with significant reductions in daily illicit opioid use, no significant improvements in other key indicators were observed. This underscores the importance of providing supports alongside OAT to improve treatment outcomes among adolescents and young adults.

Design/methods

Data from the At-Risk Youth Study (n=676)

Keywords

Wrap-around services
About PWUD
Youth
Substitution/OAT
Illegal drugs
Transitions in care/treatment