Drug use patterns and factors related to the use and discontinuation of medications for opioid use disorder in the age of fentanyl: findings from a mixed-methods study of people who use drugs

Original research
par
Hughto, Jaclyn M.W. et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Given the widespread presence of fentanyl in the drug supply, research is needed to understand who is at greatest risk for concurrent medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and drug use and the contexts shaping use and treatment discontinuation.

Constatations/points à retenir

Many participants qualitatively reported reducing illegal opioid use while on MOUD, yet inadequate dosage, trauma, psychological cravings, and environmental triggers drove their continued drug use, which increased their risk of treatment discontinuation and overdose.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Surveys (N = 284) and interviews (N = 99)

Mots clés

About PWUD
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment