Cost ‐effectiveness of emergency department‐initiated treatment for opioid dependence

ConclusionIn the United States, emergency department‐initiated buprenorphine intervention for patients with opioid dependence provides high value compared with referral to community‐based treatment or combined brief intervention and referral.

Source: Addiction - August 16, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: Susan H. Busch, David A. Fiellin, Marek C. Chawarski, Patricia H. Owens, Michael V. Pantalon, Kathryn Hawk, Steven L. Bernstein, Patrick G. O'Connor, Gail D'Onofrio Tags: Research Report Source Type: research