Original research
by
Gazzola, Marina Gaeta 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
Low-barrier-to-treatment-access programs may be particularly effective at attracting patients experiencing homelessness into MMT; however, the literature on retention in such settings is limited.
Findings/Key points
Homelessness was associated with social isolation, chronic pain, trauma, psychiatric distress, lower treatment retention, and an increase in one-year treatment discontinuation.
Design/methods
Retrospective chart review (n=488)
Keywords
Housing
About PWUD
Transitions in care/treatment
Substitution/OAT
