Survey of Buprenorphine Use Among "Out of Care" Population in France (P04933)(COMPLETED)

Out of Care Patient Survey

This study was a survey of drug users who obtain buprenorphine from the black market and have used buprenorphine during the last month. Subjects were surveyed at various locations (streets, railway stations, etc.) with a few simple questions in order to describe the use of buprenorphine in this "out of care" population.

Participants were found from various places and using a "snow ball" technique.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Drug users who have obtained buprenorphine only on the black market or both on black market and in pharmacy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have obtained buprenorphine only from the pharmacy.