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A note about this survey from the IHRP team: 
As part of our interest in providing the best services possible, we always want to learn more about people's needs. For this project, we are trying to teach doctors and treatment providers about things that may be useful for them to know if they are trying to support people who are using drugs or want to stop using drugs, and we are interested in your thoughts and experiences. It is important to note that we support people if and when they want to access treatment, and we support people who are active in drug use. 

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This voluntary survey is for people who utilize services of the Idaho Harm Reduction Project (IHRP).

We are interested in learning about the needs of people who are using opiates, in particular, if their needs are not being met. We are seeking to learn more so that we can make decisions about additional services.

Please answer any/all of the questions that you feel comfortable answering. You do not need to complete every question to finish the survey.

Note: IHRP is committed to continuing to serve people who are using drugs, whether or not there is ever a desire to change their use. There is never an expectation that people work towards abstinence or a belief that not using is better. However, for the purpose of this survey, we are specifically seeking information about desire or experience with attempts to discontinue or change drug use. The questions included reflect that goal.

Note: Recently, healthcare organizations like SAMHSA recommended replacing the term “Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)” with “Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).”

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* 1. Do you currently or have you in the past used opioid substances including opiate pills such as OxyContin, heroin or fentanyl?

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* 2. What Idaho city/town do you reside in?

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* 3. On a scale of 1-10 (with one being not ready at all and ten being the most ready I have ever been), please rate your interest in stopping opioid use.

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* 4. Have you ever tried to stop using opioids in the past? 

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* 5. If you have tried to stop using opioids, why did you want to stop?

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* 6. Do you desire to understand options to help you use opioids less or stop using opioids?

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* 7. If you want to stop or use less opiates, why do you desire to make this change?

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* 8. What are the top two barriers to using less or stopping use of opioids?

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* 9. How have withdrawal symptoms from opioids been a barrier to discontinuing use?

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* 10. Have you ever participated in medication for opioid use disorder treatment? This would include being prescribed methadone, buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), buprenorphine (Subutex), or naltrexone (or vivitrol).

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* 11. If you answered yes to the previous question, what was your experience at the agency where you received services? How have you been treated by staff that you have sought help from?

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* 12. Have you ever been prescribed buprenorphine or suboxone?

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* 13. If you answered yes to the previous question, did you complete the course of treatment?

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* 14. If you have ever been prescribed buprenorphine or Suboxone and did not return to where you were given that prescription, what is the reason(s) you did not return to the place that gave you the prescription?

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* 15. If IHRP offered a support group for people who currently use drugs (without any requirements that you need to stop using drugs to participate), would you be interested in participating?
[The status of your drug use would not disqualify you from participating and topics would be focused on things such as improving our relationships, coping skills for stress, and navigating your healthcare needs.]

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* 16. If you answered yes to the previous questions, do you prefer this be an in-person or online support group?

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* 17. If IHRP offered free 20 minute one on one phone or video case management appointments with a healthcare navigator to help you get individualized support with your healthcare goals, would you take advantage of this service?

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* 18. If you answered yes to the previous question, would you say you need help navigating healthcare to get help with:

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* 19. An optional $5 gift card is available in appreciation for participating in this survey. If you would like to receive the gift card, please provide an email address where it can be sent to you. The gift card will be sent from the email account idahoharmreductionproject@gmail.com within one week of your submission. 

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