Utilization and outcomes of detoxification and maintenance treatment for opioid dependence in publicly-funded facilities in California, USA: 1991-2012.

ABSTRACT:

Background

California treats the largest population of opioid dependent individuals in the USA and is among a small group of states that applies regulations for opioid treatment that are more stringent than existing federal regulations. We aim to characterize changes in patient characteristics and treatment utilization over time, and identify determinants of successful completion of detoxification and MMT retention in repeated attempts.

Methods

State-wide administrative data was obtained from California Outcome Measurement System during the period: January 1st, 1991-March 31st, 2012. Short-term detoxification treatment and long-term maintenance treatment, primarily with methadone, was available to study participants. Mixed effects regression models were used to define determ

SUBMITTER: Nosyk B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4484858 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature