Continuing buprenorphine after an overdose emergency
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a bundled approach to help adults who have had an opioid overdose and are starting buprenorphine in the emergency department continue their recovery after being discharged. It is for people who want to stay on buprenorphine and need support after leaving the hospital.
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Who can take part
- Had a recent opioid overdose in the last 12 months
- Diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD)
- Started buprenorphine in the emergency department and want to keep taking it
- 19 years or older
- Able to speak English
- Not living in jail, prison, or outside Alabama
- Not pregnant
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