Differences in take-home methadone receipt by state policy and individual social factors in a multistate survey of people who use drugs: A cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Take-home methadone receipt varies significantly across state policies—highlighting the influence of regulations.
• In states with lenient take-home policies, up to 50% more individuals received methadone than in restrictive states.
• Analysis focused on social factors impacting methadone administration, utilizing a multistate survey approach.
• Findings suggest that state laws and individual circumstances greatly affect access to treatment for drug users.