Differences in prescribing patterns of opioid dependence drugs among patients with primary alcohol use problems and opioid use disorders within New York State by social determinant factors, 2005-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increase in alcohol use problems and opioid use disorder (OUD) highlights the need for research on effective medication treatments for patients with dual diagnoses.

Objectives

This study analyzed trends and social disparities in prescribing OUD medications for patients who initially had alcohol use problems and later received their first OUD diagnosis.

Methods

This study used merged data from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports and the Medicaid to analyze individuals aged 18 years and older who initially had primary alcohol use problems and later had OUD for the first time between 2005 and 2018. It examined the rates of new buprenorphine and naltrexone prescriptions across various demographic and socioeconomic groups.

Results

SUBMITTER: Lu CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11912015 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature