Original research
by
Amram, Ofer et al
Release Date
2021
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
To evaluate the effects of the SAMSHA exemption on methadone adherence and OUD-related outcomes.
Findings/Key points
Despite a near-doubling of take-home methadone doses during the COVID-19 exemption period, the increase in take-home doses was not associated with negative treatment outcomes in methadone-adherent clients.
Design/methods
A convenience sample of 183 clients (58% female) were recruited from a methadone clinic in the fall of 2019 for a cross-sectional survey.
Keywords
Policy/Regulatory
About prescribers
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
Carries/take-home doses
