Table 4.
Evolution of substance use and gambling since OST initiation (n = 240).
| Stability | Improvement | Worsening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients (%) | |||
| Nicotine | 158 (65%) | 34 (14%) | 48 (20%) |
| Alcohol (>2 or 3 standard units per day) | 144 (60%) | 39 (16%) | 57 (24%) |
| Cannabis | 175 (73%) | 50 (21%) | 15 (6%) |
| Cocaine | 164 (68%) | 58 (24%) | 18 (8%) |
| Amphetamine | 203 (85%) | 34 (14%) | 3 (1%) |
| LSD or other synthetic drugs | 205 (85%) | 33 (14%) | 2 (1%) |
| Benzodiazepines or barbiturates | 192 (20%) | 24 (10%) | 24 (10%) |
| Gambling | 228 (95%) | 7 (3%) | 5 (2%) |
LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide; OST, opioid substitution therapy.