Drug use patterns and factors related to the use and discontinuation of medications for opioid use disorder in the age of fentanyl: findings from a mixed-methods study of people who use drugs

• Main Authors: Jaclyn M. W. Hughto (Author), Abigail Tapper (Author), Sabrina S. Rapisarda (Author), Thomas J. Stopka (Author), Wilson R. Palacios (Author), Patricia Case (Author), Joseph Silcox (Author), Patience Moyo (Author), Traci C. Green (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD; methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) are the most effective treatments for OUD, and MOUD is protective against fatal overdoses. However, continued illegal drug use can increase the risk of treatment discontinuation. Given the widespread...