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Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Opioid substitution treatment (OST) is crucial for heroin users.
  • A feasibility trial explored 'same-day' methadone access in primary care.
  • This study examined participant attitudes towards rapid OST initiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore participant attitudes towards a 'same-day' opioid substitution treatment (OST) trial.
  • To understand reasons for participation in a feasibility randomized controlled trial.
  • To compare 'same-day' OST with usual care for injecting heroin users.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 20 injecting heroin users (8 intervention, 12 control).
  • Purposive sampling with maximum variation.
  • Thematic analysis of interviews.

Main Results:

  • Motivation for trial participation stemmed from treatment needs and past negative experiences.
  • Intervention group reported improved health, reduced crime, stress, and drug use.
  • Control group showed increased motivation for treatment after baseline assessments, with some seeking GP care.

Conclusions:

  • 'Same-day' OST (methadone) improved access and reduced drug use.
  • Baseline assessments increased treatment motivation in controls via cognitive dissonance.
  • Over 50% accessed OST within 3 months; low-barrier access and health evaluations are recommended.