PMH75 Physician Differences between Italy and Germany: The Treatment of Opioid Dependence with Substitution Therapy

Substitution therapy is commonly used across the world for the treatment of opioid dependence (OD), yet little evidence exists examining country-specific differences between acceptance and effectiveness of this treatment. The purpose of this study was to examine differences between physician experiences and attitudes regarding substitution therapy among a sample of OD treatment providers in Germany and Italy.