Gender differences regarding interest in opioid agonist treatment with hydromorphone: a cross-sectional study of syringe service program participants

Abstract Background In the United States, only 15–20% of people with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive medications for OUD annually. Injectable opioid agonist treatment with hydromorphone (iOAT-H) is a novel approach that reduces non-prescribed opioid use. However, interest in iOAT-H among women, wh...

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Published in:	Harm Reduction Journal
Main Authors:	Vitaliy Lasiychuk, Megan Ghiroli, Teresa López-Castro, Aaron D. Fox
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Opioid use disorder Injectable opioid agonist treatment Hydromorphone Gender Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01300-1