Original research
by
Wyatt, Janan P. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
We conducted three independent studies on the expanded take-home dose (THD) exemptions to assess implementation and impact on patients and providers in three geographically diverse opioid treatment program (OTP) settings.
Findings/Key points
Across all three studies, we observed how expanded access to THDs affected patient access to care. Furthermore, our notes and observations underscore the influence of structural factors in implementing exemptions across various treatment settings, geographical location, and patient populations. As we continue to face an ongoing public health crisis with both COVID-19 and increasing rates of drug overdose deaths, there is a need to maintain exemptions for THDs.
Design/methods
Three sites (Tennessee, California, Puerto Rico)
Keywords
Substitution/OAT
Carries/take-home doses
Policy/Regulatory
About prescribers
About PWUD
Legal system/law enforcement
