Associations Between Polysubstance Use Patterns and Receipt of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Abstract

Opioid/methamphetamine and opioid/benzodiazepine increased substantially between 1992 and 2017. Co-use of other substances with opioids was associated with significantly lower receipt of MOUD. Treatment facilities should increase access to MOUD for individuals who co-use opioids with other substances. This change would extend evidence-based treatment to thousands of individuals and save lives.