Original research
by
Heikkinen, Milja et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Sweden
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
To investigate the real-world effectiveness of pharmacological treatments (buprenorphine, methadone) of opioid use disorder (OUD).
Findings/Key points
The use of buprenorphine and methadone are both associated with a significantly lower risk of hospitalization due to opioid use disorder and death due to all and external causes, when compared with non-use.
Design/methods
A nationwide, register-based cohort study - All residents aged 16–64 living in Sweden using OUD-medication from July 2005 to December 2016 (n=5757, 71.8% men).
Keywords
Mortality
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Outcomes
Substitution/OAT
