Polysubstance use before and during treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: Prevalence and association with treatment outcomes

Original research
par
Bunting, Amanda M. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This research aimed to examine the prevalence of polysubstance use in an opioid use disorder treatment trial population and polysubstance use's association with opioid relapse and craving.

Constatations/points à retenir

Polysubstance use was generally not associated with outcomes (relapse & craving). Sedative use was marginally associated with treatment outcomes. Cannabis use increased in the 1st four weeks but was not associated with outcomes.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Secondary data analysis (n=474)

Mots clés

Illegal drugs
Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD
Outcomes