Original research
by
Levander, Ximena A. 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
We explored patient perspectives at three opioid treatment programs serving rural communities on how take-home policy changes were received and implemented and how these changes impacted their addiction treatment and recovery.
Findings/Key points
Participants noted many unanticipated benefits to increased take-home methadone and other COVID-19 protocols including strengthened self-efficacy and recovery and reduced interpersonal conflict, with limited evidence of diversion. Patient perspectives should inform future policies to better address the ongoing overdose epidemic.
Design/methods
Semi-structured interviews, n=46
Keywords
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
Outcomes
Rural/remote
Substitution/OAT
Social benefits
Diversion
Carries/take-home doses
