Treatment for opioid use and outcomes in older adults: a systematic literature review

Historically, issues relating to problem substance use among older people have received little attention, and have only recently been recognised.

A literature review of relevant material was conducted in November 2015 to assess current outcome research among older adults treated for opioid dependence. Multiple electronic databases were searched and results were supplemented by grey literature, library and online searches, and relevant references within selected articles. Retrieved articles were assessed for relevance against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results were reviewed to identify major findings and recommendations.