Original research
by
Figgatt, Mary C. 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
In March 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued guidance allowing for the expansion of take-home methadone doses. We sought to describe changes to treatment experiences from the perspective of persons receiving methadone at outpatient treatment facilities for OUD.
Findings/Key points
Our study found variation in experiences of take-home dosing by clinic and little diversion of take-home doses.
Design/methods
In-person survey (n=104) among people receiving methadone
Keywords
Substitution/OAT
Carries/take-home doses
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