Detoxification, 12-step meeting attendance, and non-fatal opioid overdoses among a suburban/exurban population with opioid use disorder.

Sarah E ClinganSusan I WoodruffTommi L GainesPeter J Davidson

Published in: Journal of addictive diseases (2022)

Detoxification with buprenorphine and methadone was found to be associated with having a non-fatal opioid overdose. Buprenorphine and methadone should not be prescribed as a detoxification medication as long-term use of medication for OUD results in better outcomes than medication that is used short-term.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
adverse drug
healthcare
emergency department
insulin resistance