Young Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System

Summary

The Houston Emergency Response Opioid Engagement System for Youths and Adolescents (Young HEROES) is a community-based research program integrating assertive outreach, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), behavioral counseling, and peer recovery support. The objective is to compare differences in engagement and retention in treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. The investigators also intend to understand the prevalence of opioid overdoses and OUD among youth in Houston.

Timeline

Start

2021-04-19

Primary completion

2030-08-31

Completion

2030-08-31

Drugs

Indications