Original research
par
Amram, Ofer et al
Date de publication
2023
Géographie
International
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 sought to compare timely access to methadone treatment in the United States (US) and Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Constatations/points à retenir
These results suggest that the more flexible Canadian regulatory approach to methadone treatment is associated with a greater availability of timely methadone treatment and reduced urban-rural disparity in availability, compared to the US
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Cross-sectional study of census tracts and aggregated dissemination areas (used for rural Canada) within 14 US and 3 Canadian jurisdictions in 2020.
Mots clés
Transitions in care/treatment
Substitution/OAT
Policy/Regulatory
