This study was a survey of drug users who obtain buprenorphine from the black market and have used buprenorphine during the last month. Subjects were surveyed at various locations (streets, railway stations, etc.) with a few simple questions in order to describe the use of buprenorphine in this "out of care" population.
Participants were found from various places and using a "snow ball" technique.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
600
The objective of this survey is to describe quantitatively and qualitatively, the use of buprenorphine in the population who obtain buprenorphine only on black market or both on black market and in pharmacy.
Time frame: Not Applicable, cross-sectional description.
This survey will provide data on patients in regards to their own experience in drug addiction.
Time frame: Not Applicable, cross-sectional description.
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