Harm Reduct J October 2023 PMID 37848945

Examining buprenorphine diversion through a harm reduction lens: an agent-based modeling study.

Joëlla W Adams, Michael Duprey, Sazid Khan, Jessica Cance, Donald P Rice, Georgiy Bobashev

Mentions

13
Peak: 6 in Nov 2023
across 4 sources since Nov 2023

Extended reach

15,745
potential audience

Total likes

13

Video views

12

Mentions per month

Nov 2023 – Apr 2024

Where it's discussed

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  • News2 articles
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone expresses moderate support and curiosity, highlighting key points such as the finding that increased diversion may lower overdose rates, exemplified by phrases like 'fascinating study' and mentions of substitution for fentanyl. The tone is analytical yet optimistic, emphasizing the potential benefits of harm reduction policies based on the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the study's findings that diversion might not be entirely harmful and could even reduce overdoses, indicating moderate agreement with the research insights.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show genuine curiosity about the implications of diversion, demonstrated by phrases like 'fascinating study' and interest in the harm reduction perspective.

EngagementModerate engagement

The exchanges involve referencing the study's methods and implications, with some posters discussing agent-based modeling and policy consequences, reflecting moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the study's findings could influence how policymakers view diversion, emphasizing harm reduction strategies, which signals a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study uses an agent-based model to explore how different levels of buprenorphine diversion impact opioid overdose rates over five years, focusing on North Carolina.
  • Findings suggest that complete prevention of diversion could slightly increase overdose deaths, while higher diversion levels might actually reduce overdoses if diverted buprenorphine replaces more dangerous opioids like heroin or fentanyl.
  • The results highlight that policies allowing some diversion of buprenorphine, when combined with harm reduction, might help decrease overdose deaths rather than increase them, challenging the concerns that diversion is solely harmful.]

Top posts

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Barbara "Basia" Andraka-Christou
@AndrakaBasia · X

In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the status quo, a scenario with more diversion of buprenorphine resulted in fewer fatal overdoses, likely due to bup substitution for fentanyl. https://t.co/R8Ati7GqBK

Nov 3, 2023 · 13 likes · 5 shares · 176 followers View post →
Gary Holden
@Info4Practice · X

New on https://t.co/8pxKdRDxAR | Examining buprenorphine diversion through a harm reduction lens: an agent-based modeling study | https://t.co/oCngzuHZBC https://t.co/vW21sbnL3Y

Apr 9, 2024 · 4,709 followers View post →
Lucas Hill, PharmD, FCCP
@HillPharmD · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 4, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,971 followers View post →
Ricky N. Bluthenthal
@RNBluthenthal · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 4, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,947 followers View post →
PhARM Program
@PhARMprogram · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 5, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,237 followers View post →
Derek Carr
@carrderekh · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 4, 2023 · 5 shares · 846 followers View post →

All mentions

Gary Holden
@Info4Practice · X

New on https://t.co/8pxKdRDxAR | Examining buprenorphine diversion through a harm reduction lens: an agent-based modeling study | https://t.co/oCngzuHZBC https://t.co/vW21sbnL3Y

Apr 9, 2024 · 4,709 followers View post →
PhARM Program
@PhARMprogram · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 5, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,237 followers View post →
Derek Carr
@carrderekh · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 4, 2023 · 5 shares · 846 followers View post →
Lucas Hill, PharmD, FCCP
@HillPharmD · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 4, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,971 followers View post →
Ricky N. Bluthenthal
@RNBluthenthal · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 4, 2023 · 5 shares · 3,947 followers View post →
Adam J. Gordon
@AJ_Gordon · X

RT @AndrakaBasia: In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the statu…

Nov 4, 2023 · 5 shares · 788 followers View post →
Barbara "Basia" Andraka-Christou
@AndrakaBasia · X

In a fascinating agent-based modeling study of buprenorphine diversion, Adams et al. found that, as compared to the status quo, a scenario with more diversion of buprenorphine resulted in fewer fatal overdoses, likely due to bup substitution for fentanyl. https://t.co/R8Ati7GqBK

Nov 3, 2023 · 13 likes · 5 shares · 176 followers View post →