"I have to be around people that are doing what I'm doing": The importance of expanding the peer recovery coach role in treatment of opioid use disorder in the face of COVID-19 health disparities.
J Subst Abuse Treat
; 122: 108182, 2021 03.
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em En
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| ID: mdl-33160763
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing opioid epidemic are causing notable morbidity and mortality among low-income and minority populations. Peer recovery coaches (PRCs), people with lived experience of substance use and recovery, are uniquely positioned to support underserved, minority individuals who face the greatest barriers to care. This commentary combines research and clinical perspectives to describe the potential role of PRCs in reaching and supporting particularly vulnerable populations in the setting of substantial changes in the opioid use disorder (OUD) recovery landscape during COVID-19. During this time, PRCs can provide guidance from their own experience navigating changes to routines and social support systems, reduce social isolation, build trust and buy-in, and support engagement in care. Specific barriers include access to technology and underlying distrust of public and medical authorities. This article highlights the importance of expanding the reach of the PRC workforce as well as supporting their specific needs at this time to combat the intersecting devastation of two epidemics.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Grupo Associado
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Disparidades em Assistência à Saúde
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Pandemias
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COVID-19
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Opioides
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Subst Abuse Treat
Assunto da revista:
TRANSTORNOS RELACIONADOS COM SUBSTANCIAS
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article