Thesis
by
Cahill, Taliesin M.
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
No
Objective
Assess whether supervised consumption clients use methadone, or whether their use of methadone prevents opioid overdose.
Findings/Key points
Statistical analysis showed no correlation between methadone usage and reduced chance of opioid overdose. However, the most common dosage of methadone reported (30mg/day) was far below the minimum therapeutic dose of methadone.
Design/methods
Secondary data analysis from one SCS
Keywords
Substitution/OAT
About PWUD
SCS/OPS
Overdose
Illegal drugs
