This analysis uncovers optimal thresholds for early opioid use predicting outcomes in patients, suggesting adjustments could enhance treatment.
Conclusions: Even very low levels of opioid use in the first 2-3 weeks of buprenorphine treatment signal risk for poor outcomes. Emphasizing abstinence or near abstinence early in treatment might help promote long-term stability. Identified thresholds can be used to identify patients who may benefit from treatment adjustments and close monitoring.
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