Original research
by
Hayaki, Jumi et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study examines clinical outcomes of civil commitment in a sample of adults with severe opioid use.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
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.
Keywords
Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
