Polysubstance use before and during treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: Prevalence and association with treatment outcomes

Original research
by
Bunting, Amanda M. 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

This research aimed to examine the prevalence of polysubstance use in an opioid use disorder treatment trial population and polysubstance use's association with opioid relapse and craving.

Findings/Key points

Polysubstance use was generally not associated with outcomes (relapse & craving). Sedative use was marginally associated with treatment outcomes. Cannabis use increased in the 1st four weeks but was not associated with outcomes.

Design/methods

Secondary data analysis (n=474)

Keywords

Illegal drugs
Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD
Outcomes