Characteristics and correlates of fentanyl preferences among people with opioid use disorder

Original research
by
Hochstatter, Karli R. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

We aimed to characterize and examine correlates of preferences for fentanyl vs. other opioids among individuals starting OUD treatment.

Findings/Key points

Many people with OUD report preferring fentanyl. People who express preference for fentanyl differ substantively from those with other opioid preferences, and may be at elevated risk for poor health outcomes.

Design/methods

Interviews (n=250)

Keywords

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