Navigating Opioid Agonist Therapy among Young People who use Illicit Opioids in Vancouver, Canada
Background: Opioid agonist therapy (OAT) has been shown to reduce opioid use and related harms. However, many young people are not accessing OAT. This study sought to explore how young people navigated OAT over time, including periods of engagement, disengagement, and avoidance. Methods: Semi-struct...
Main Authors: | Buxton, J.A (Author), DeBeck, K. (Author), Fast, D. (Author), Joe, R. (Author), Kwa, Y. (Author), Pilarinos, A. (Author), Thulien, M. (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier B.V.
2022
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Online Access: | View Fulltext in Publisher |
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