Changes in methadone take-home dosing before and after COVID-19

Original research
par
Amram, Ofer et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We assessed the adoption of increased take-home medication during COVID-19 and whether increased take-home doses is associated with clients' characteristics.

Constatations/points à retenir

Take-home medication dosing expansion as a result of COVID-19 exemption was quickly adopted and take-home dosing was broadly expanded among clients.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

We completed a pre-post study of adults receiving methadone for OUD from an OTP in Spokane, Washington

Mots clés

Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Substitution/OAT
Carries/take-home doses