Publications by authors named "Adrienne Ruhf"
This study examined the uses of diverted methadone and buprenorphine among opiate-addicted individuals recruited from new admissions to methadone programs and from out-of-treatment individuals recruited from the streets. Self-report data regarding diversion were obtained from surveys and semi-structured qualitative interviews. Approximately 16% (n = 84) of the total sample (N = 515) reported using diverted (street) methadone two-three times per week for six months or more, and for an average of 7.
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- Both heroin-addicted individuals and methadone maintenance patients often experience untreated opioid withdrawal while in jail, which can lead to negative consequences.
- Limited research has been conducted on how these withdrawal experiences affect inmates' attitudes toward drug treatment.
- The study found that those who didn't receive proper treatment during withdrawal tended to have negative experiences, leading to unhealthy coping behaviors, while a few viewed withdrawal positively and saw it as a chance to detox.