Non-Prescribed Buprenorphine in New York City: Motivations for Use, Practices of Diversion, and Experiences of Stigma
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- 作者：Bennett Allen ; M.A. ; ballen1@health.nyc.gov" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Alex Harocopos ; M.S.
- 关键词：Opioid analgesics ; Non-medical prescription drug use ; Buprenorphine ; Qualitative ; Diversion
- 刊名：Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：November 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：70
- 期：Complete
- 页码：81-86
- 全文大小：243 K
文摘
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We conducted 42 interviews with persons with histories of opioid analgesic misuse.
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Primary motivation for buprenorphine use was the abatement of withdrawal symptoms.
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Buprenorphine diversion occurred as a means of supporting ongoing illicit drug use.
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Participants reported stigma toward buprenorphine from peers and medical providers.