Factors Associated With Opioid Agonist Treatment Engagement and Harm Reduction Service Use: Findings From the New South Wales Opioid Dependence Survey

Thomas Santo; Chrianna Bharat; Craig Rodgers; Mary Harrod; Sarah Taylor; Emma Zahra; Rachel Sutherland; Amy Peacock; Jason Grebely; Matthew Hickman; Michael Farrell; Louisa Degenhardt

doi:10.1111/dar.70132

March 1, 2026Drug and Alcohol ReviewOpen Access

Factors Associated With Opioid Agonist Treatment Engagement and Harm Reduction Service Use: Findings From the New South Wales Opioid Dependence Survey

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Key Points

This research aims to identify factors influencing engagement in opioid agonist treatment and harm reduction services.
Analysis of responses from the New South Wales Opioid Dependence Survey
Examination of factors like social instability and recent drug use
Assessment of harm reduction service utilization
Individuals not receiving opioid agonist treatment exhibited higher levels of social instability.
Recent injecting drug use was linked to increased drug-related harm.
The variation in service use indicates a need for targeted harm reduction strategies.

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Findings reveal factors affecting service use in opioid-dependent individuals, suggesting tailored interventions are needed.

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Those not receiving OAT reported greater social instability, recent injecting drug use and drug-related harm. Variation in harm reduction service use suggests tailored strategies are needed to reach those outside OAT. These findings highlight the need for integrated, diverse strategies to address dependence-related harms.

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