2020
Emergency department patients with untreated opioid use disorder: A comparison of those seeking versus not seeking referral to substance use treatment
Coupet E, D’Onofrio G, Chawarski M, Edelman E, O’Connor P, Owens P, Martel S, Fiellin DA, Cowan E, Richardson L, Huntley K, Whiteside LK, Lyons MS, Rothman RE, Pantalon M, Hawk K. Emergency department patients with untreated opioid use disorder: A comparison of those seeking versus not seeking referral to substance use treatment. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2020, 219: 108428. PMID: 33307301, PMCID: PMC8110210, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108428.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUntreated opioid use disorderOpioid use disorderEmergency department patientsDepartment patientsUse disordersTenth Revision diagnosis codesSevere opioid use disorderConclusions Most patientsInjection-related infectionsRevision diagnosis codesHealth insurance statusSubstance use treatmentCross-sectional analysisOpioid withdrawalClinical characteristicsED visitsMost patientsTreatment initiationUrine toxicologyClinical correlatesDiagnosis codesInsurance statusUnivariate analysisBackground LittleInternational Classification
2015
Overdose Education and Naloxone Rescue Kits for Family Members of Individuals who Use Opioids: Characteristics, Motivations, and Naloxone Use
Bagley SM, Peterson J, Cheng DM, Jose C, Quinn E, O'Connor P, Walley AY. Overdose Education and Naloxone Rescue Kits for Family Members of Individuals who Use Opioids: Characteristics, Motivations, and Naloxone Use. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2015, 36: 149-154. PMID: 25564892, PMCID: PMC4809347, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2014.989352.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNaloxone rescue kitsOverdose educationRescue kitsOverdose rescueSupport groupsFamily membersOverdose prevention trainingCommunity support groupsFamilies of peopleOpioid usersOpioidsOverdose epidemicNaloxone useSelf-administered surveyKit useNaloxonePrevention trainingOverdoseMultisite studyFurther studies
2008
Long‐Term Treatment with Buprenorphine/Naloxone in Primary Care: Results at 2–5 Years
Fiellin DA, Moore BA, Sullivan LE, Becker WC, Pantalon MV, Chawarski MC, Barry DT, O'Connor PG, Schottenfeld RS. Long‐Term Treatment with Buprenorphine/Naloxone in Primary Care: Results at 2–5 Years. American Journal On Addictions 2008, 17: 116-120. PMID: 18393054, DOI: 10.1080/10550490701860971.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBuprenorphineCombined Modality TherapyCounselingCross-Sectional StudiesDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeroin DependenceHumansLong-Term CareMaleMiddle AgedNaloxoneNarcotic AntagonistsOpioid-Related DisordersPatient DropoutsPrimary Health CareSubstance Abuse DetectionTreatment OutcomeConceptsOpioid-dependent patientsAdverse eventsSerum transaminasesBuprenorphine/naloxone treatmentSerious adverse eventsBuprenorphine/naloxoneLong-term outcomesOffice-based treatmentIllicit drug useOpioid useClinical stabilityNaloxone treatmentPrimary outcomePatient satisfactionPrimary careTerm treatmentDrug useUrine samplesPatientsTreatmentTransaminaseOutcomesYearsModerate levelsPercent
2005
The practice of office-based buprenorphine treatment of opioid dependence: is it associated with new patients entering into treatment?
Sullivan LE, Chawarski M, O’Connor P, Schottenfeld RS, Fiellin DA. The practice of office-based buprenorphine treatment of opioid dependence: is it associated with new patients entering into treatment? Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2005, 79: 113-116. PMID: 15943950, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2004.12.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care clinicsInjection drug useOpioid treatment programsMethadone treatmentOpioid dependenceClinical trialsTreatment outcomesHistory of IDUOffice-based buprenorphine treatmentOffice-based buprenorphineBuprenorphine/naloxoneOffice-based treatmentLower ratesHepatitis CClinical characteristicsBuprenorphine treatmentCare clinicsMethadone maintenancePCC patientsNew patientsTreatment retentionPatientsDrug useTreatment programBuprenorphine
2002
The Physician's Role in Caring for Patients with Substance use Disorders: Implications for Medical Education and Training
Fiellin DA, Butler R, D'Onofrio G, Brown RL, O'Connor PG. The Physician's Role in Caring for Patients with Substance use Disorders: Implications for Medical Education and Training. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2002, 23: 207-222. PMID: 23580996, DOI: 10.1080/08897070209511516.Peer-Reviewed Educational Materials
2000
HIV post-exposure therapy for drug users in treatment
O'Connor P. HIV post-exposure therapy for drug users in treatment. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2000, 18: 17-21. PMID: 10636602, DOI: 10.1016/s0740-5472(99)00015-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnti-HIV AgentsCross-Sectional StudiesHIV InfectionsHumansSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsPost-exposure therapyMethadone maintenance programDrug usersOccupational exposurePrimary care providersCross-sectional evaluationHIV prevention messagesGroups of providersNonoccupational exposureProvider staffNeedle stickDrug treatmentCare providersFocus groupsPrevention messagesTreatment programProgram providersTreatment staffFurther studiesHIVFuture riskTherapyTreatmentCase vignettesExposure
1993
Decline in intravenous drug use among treatment-seeking opiate users
Schottenfeld R, O'Malley S, Abdul-Salaam K, O'Connor P. Decline in intravenous drug use among treatment-seeking opiate users. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 1993, 10: 5-10. PMID: 8450573, DOI: 10.1016/0740-5472(93)90092-g.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHumansIncidenceMaleOpioid-Related DisordersSubstance Abuse, Intravenous