Comparison of self-reported substance use with biological testing among treatment-seeking patients with opioid use disorder

Original research
par
Shadloo, Behrang et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Iran

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We aimed to assess the validity of self-reported drug use compared to urine testing among treatment-seeking patients with opioid use disorder.

Constatations/points à retenir

Self-report can be used as a reliable method for monitoring treatment adherence combined with random urine tests.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Cross-sectional study, n=293

Mots clés

About prescribers
About PWUD
Illegal drugs