Social Network Barriers to Extended-Release Naltrexone Within Rural Appalachia: Perspectives from Justice-Involved Clients and Clinicians

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Presents a study on the role of family, friends, and clinicians can play in influencing naltrexone treatment uptake of people with opioid use disorder (POUD) who are incarcerated in Appalachia. Bases findings on interviews with clinicians and breaks down data by sociodemographic characteristics, substance use, and social network composition, among other measures.

Amanda M. Bunting, Carrie B. Oser, Marisa Booty, et al.

Substance Use & Misuse, 60(5), 758-765

01/2025

Access · Criminal justice system · Families · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Social connectedness · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Kentucky