Defining Low-threshold Buprenorphine Treatment.
J Addict Med
; 14(2): 95-98, 2020.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31567596
ABSTRACT
Buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder is safe and effective, but only a fraction of Americans who need treatment receive it. One reason for this is that many buprenorphine treatment programs have rigid requirements for entry and continuation, limiting the number of people who receive treatment. "Low-threshold treatment" is a term used to describe an alternative approach that attempts to remove as many barriers to treatment as possible. However, few studies have described its essential features. In this article, we define low-threshold treatment and propose the approach be guided by the following principles same-day treatment entry; harm-reduction approach; flexibility; and wide availability in places where people with opioid use disorder go. We discuss the evidence and rationale for these principles and directions for future research.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Buprenorfina
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Disparidades em Assistência à Saúde
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Tratamento de Substituição de Opiáceos
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Opioides
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Addict Med
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article