Abstract
Millions of Americans suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD) in the United States, resulting in thousands of deaths. The ongoing opioid crisis necessitates novel approaches to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with misusing opioids. Studies using peer support models show success in engaging persons living with OUD in initiating treatment and decreasing relapse. Although most studies have focused on patients in clinical settings, community studies integrating peer community leaders also show promise. This viewpoint paper explores the use of peer coaches in online interventions in the community setting.
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This work was supported by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health under Grant 4R33AT010606-03, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Garett, R., Young, S.D. Role of Peer Coaches in Digital Interventions for MOUD Initiation and Maintenance. Community Ment Health J 59, 9–13 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-022-01008-7
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