Three decades of research in substance use disorder treatment for syringe services program participants: a scoping review of the literature

Lit review
by
Jakubowski, Andrea, Sabrina Fowler & Aaron D. Fox

Release Date

2023

Geography

International

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

The objective of this study was to review the evidence for SSPs as an entry point for ubstance use disorder (SUD) treatment with particular attention to co-located (onsite) treatment with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

Findings/Key points

SSPs can successfully refer participants to SUD treatment and deliver onsite buprenorphine treatment. Future studies should explore strategies to optimize the implementation of onsite buprenorphine. Because linkage rates were suboptimal for methadone, offering onsite methadone treatment at SSPs may be an appealing solution, but would require changes in federal regulations. In tandem with continuing to develop onsite treatment capacity, funding should support evidence-based linkage interventions and increasing accessibility, availability, affordability and acceptability of SUD treatment programs.

Design/methods

Lit review (51 articles included)

Keywords

Substitution/OAT
SCS/OPS