Peer recovery coaches in general medical settings: Changes in utilization, treatment engagement, and opioid use

This study aimed to evaluate the integration of peer recovery coaches in general medical settings. Staff hired and trained nine recovery coaches as a part of a health system –wide effort to redesign SUD care.

Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - December 10, 2020 Category: Addiction Authors: Jessica F. Magidson, Susan Regan, Elizabeth Powell, Helen E. Jack, Grace E. Herman, Christopher Zaro, Martha T. Kane, Sarah E. Wakeman Source Type: research