Perceptions and experiences toward extended-release buprenorphine among persons leaving jail with opioid use disorders before and during COVID-19: an in-depth qualitative study

Original research
by
Cheng, Anna et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

This study explores the experiences of adults receiving extended-release buprenorphine (XRB) as a jail-to-community treatment.

Findings/Key points

Participants were generally favorable to XRB initiation in jail and retention post-release.

Design/methods

In-depth interviews (n=16)

Keywords

About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
Legal system/law enforcement
Substitution/OAT