Health care and harm reduction provider perspectives on treating older adults who use non-medical opioids: a qualitative study set in Chicago

Health care and harm reduction provider perspectives on treating older adults who use non-medical opioids: a qualitative study set in Chicago

Abstract Background Opioid overdose death rates are increasing for adults aged 55 and older, with especially high rates in large urban areas. In parallel, admissions to treatment programs for older adults using illicit substances are increasing as well. Despite these trends, there is a lack of infor...

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Main Authors: Maryann Mason, Lori Ann Post, Rahul Aggarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Older adults
Non-medical opioid use; Harm reduction
Health care
Substance use treatment
Substance use screening
OUD
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09843-4

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