Co-locating contraceptive services and opioid treatment programs may help prevent unintended pregnancy

(Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont) More than 75% of women with Opioid Use Disorder report having had an unintended pregnancy, but they are less likely to use effective contraception compared to women who do not use drugs. Results from a multi-year trial found that a two-part intervention featuring co-located contraceptive services in opioid treatment programs and financial incentives could offer an effective solution.