More than a medication: The lived meaning and value of long-acting injectable buprenorphine
LAIB can enhance recovery by reducing stigma and increasing autonomy, but its benefits depend on service delivery models. To realise its potential, implementation must prioritise continuity of care and psychosocial support alongside pharmacological treatment.
Authors
- Andrew Radley
- JF Dillon
Institutions
- University of Dundee (GB)
- NHS Tayside (GB)
- Ninewells Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
- Published
- 2026-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dadr.2026.100421
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00