Overdose history is associated with postdetoxification treatment preference for persons with opioid use disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Without aftercare treatment, persons discharged from short-term inpatient detoxification for opioid use disorder are at high risk of relapse. In previous work, those who were recently homeless or had pending legal problems were more likely to prefer residential treatment for aftercare. Here, based on clinical experience, the authors hypothesize that a particular clinical factor, surviving an opioid overdose, will be associated with aftercare preference.

Methods

Between May and December 2015, the authors surveyed consecutive persons seeking inpatient opioid detoxification. To assess aftercare treatment preference, participants were asked, "If you had unlimited treatment options and all were free, which one would work best for you when you leave here?" To assess ove

SUBMITTER: Stein MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6077990 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature