Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Started by Emergency Medical Services
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This study looks at offering buprenorphine through emergency medical services (EMS) to people having an opioid emergency. It aims to see if starting treatment in the field helps people get connected to long-term care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You were treated by EMS with a specific protocol for starting buprenorphine or you were offered it but declined
- You are willing to follow the study's procedures
- You can understand English well enough to give consent
- You are able to make your own medical decisions
- You are not in police or protective custody
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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