Beyond methamphetamine: Documenting the implementation of the Matrix model of substance use treatment for opioid users in a South African setting

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• 作者：Jessica F. Magidson^a ; ^b ; ¹ ; ^{Jmagidson@mgh.harvard.edu} ; Hetta Gouse^c ; ¹ ; Warren Burnhams^d ; Christie Y.Y. Wu^a ; Bronwyn Myers^e ; ^f ; John A. Joska^c ; Adam W. Carrico^g
• 关键词：Opioids ; Stimulants ; Treatment engagement ; Treatment initiation ; Sub-Saharan Africa ; Matrix model
• 刊名：Addictive Behaviors
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：March 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：66
• 期：Complete
• 页码：132-137
• 全文大小：244 K
• 卷排序：66

文摘

Opioid use has increased in South Africa after a methamphetamine (meth) epidemic. We compared opioid and meth users' engagement in the Matrix treatment model. Meth users were 4.5 times more likely to engage in treatment vs. opioid users. Yet, no differences were found in abstinence rates by primary substance. Strategies to enhance treatment entry and engagement among opioid users are needed.