Correlates of death during outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder: A national study

As the burden of opioid use disorder (OUD) increases in the United States, manifold federal and state initiatives have sought to increase access to treatment for OUD, which includes behavioral and pharmaceutical treatment modalities. Although the evidence base for outpatient treatment for OUD —including medications for opioid use disorder—is substantial, few studies have examined the risk factors for fatality during treatment for OUD.

Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - January 13, 2020 Category: Addiction Authors: Jacqueline E. Goldman, Elizabeth A. Samuels, Josiah D. Rich, Brandon D.L. Marshall Source Type: research