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Loitering by patients on methadone maintenance: a perception or a problem.

E Barnes, M Aloizou, R Hanbury

    Drug and Alcohol Dependence
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Loitering is a significant concern in methadone maintenance programs. The study found loiterers were more likely to have criminal activity and less likely to be socially productive, but not necessarily local residents.

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    Area of Science:

    • Addiction Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Criminology

    Background:

    • Loitering by clients is a growing concern for drug treatment programs and surrounding communities.
    • Understanding the characteristics of individuals who loiter is crucial for developing effective interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of loitering among clients in a community methadone maintenance program.
    • To identify demographic and behavioral differences between clients who loiter and those who do not.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective two-year study was conducted on 1064 clients enrolled in a methadone maintenance program.
    • Clients were categorized as loiterers or non-loiterers based on program records.
    • Statistical analysis compared characteristics such as criminal activity, drug use, and social productivity.

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    Main Results:

    • 17.8% of clients were identified as loiterers.
    • Loiterers showed significantly higher rates of criminal activity (29% vs. 11%) and non-opioid drug abuse (78% vs. 67%).
    • Loiterers were less socially productive (44% vs. 61%) and not significantly more likely to be local residents.

    Conclusions:

    • Loitering is primarily associated with individuals exhibiting problematic behaviors rather than local residency.
    • Addressing loitering requires strategies focused on rehabilitation and community reassurance.
    • Further research into interventions for loitering behavior in treatment programs is warranted.