Is buprenorphine treatment availability associated with decreases in substantiated cases of child maltreatment?

Original research
by
Ali, Mir M. & Robin Ghertner

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Given the recent increase in child maltreatment reports related to parental substance use, research should explore the correlation between buprenorphine treatment and child maltreatment–related outcomes.

Findings/Key points

Higher buprenorphine treatment capacity is associated with a reduction in substantiated cases of child maltreatment. Buprenorphine treatment is effective in reducing immediate risk to children.

Design/methods

Administrative records & child welfare caseloads

Keywords

Social services
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
Parents/caregivers