Table 2 Coping strategies among participants that reported buprenorphine supply disruption, n = 38
From: Outcomes among buprenorphine-naloxone primary care patients after Hurricane Sandy
Coping strategya | n (% of 38) |
|---|---|
Obtained an unscheduled buprenorphine refill from a program physician | 27 (71) |
Obtained buprenorphine from a friend | 10 (26) |
Tolerated withdrawal symptoms | 9 (24) |
Obtained buprenorphine from a drug dealer | 5 (13) |
Used heroin | 4 (11) |
Used prescription opioids | 2 (5) |
Obtained buprenorphine from family | 1 (3) |