Outcome in methadone maintenance treatment of immigrants from the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Journal: Harm Reduction Journal
Year: 2024

Despite several characteristics known to be associated with poor outcomes, former USSR immigrants showed better adherence to MMT, reflected by their longer cumulative retention in their first admission, lower rate of readmissions, and a comparable survival and overall retention in treatment. An in depth study is needed in order to understand why they decease at a younger age.