Medical Detoxification for Nonopioid Substances Is Associated With Lower Likelihood of Subsequent Linkage to Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Conclusions Only two-thirds of detoxification treatment encounters in Vancouver were subsequently linked to community SUD treatment, with those related to nonopioid substances being less likely. Findings suggest the need for tailored interventions for specific substances to improve linkage to SUD treatment in the community on discharge.
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Original Research Source Type: research