Original research
by
Pilarinos, Andreas et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study sought to examine OAT retention and discontinuation among adolescents and young adults.
Findings/Key points
Despite finding that OAT retention was associated with significant reductions in daily illicit opioid use, no significant improvements in other key indicators were observed. This underscores the importance of providing supports alongside OAT to improve treatment outcomes among adolescents and young adults.
Design/methods
Data from the At-Risk Youth Study (n=676)
Keywords
Wrap-around services
About PWUD
Youth
Substitution/OAT
Illegal drugs
Transitions in care/treatment
