Societal structures | “I'm about to lose Medicaid because I make too much money [working at McDonalds] and I will have to pay for it.” |
“I have to drive from Tennessee [in order to receive treatment].” |
“The only clinic for treatment in my home town doesn't accept Medicaid.” |
“My past is my past, people [including healthcare providers] tend to look down on you.” |
Life before treatment | “I was not in a good place before coming here.” |
“I was hanging out with people I should not have.” |
“I had never been addicted to anything before except smoking… being addicted to narcotics made me feel like a bad mother.” |
“My life is more in control [now].” |
“I'm not a horrible person anymore.” |
“I'm a great person in society instead of a bad one.” |
Treatment history | “[You can] get more drugs there than anywhere. You can get anything standing in line at the clinic.” |
“Everyone knows your business there, they may not tell it but they know it.” |
“Still going to a drug dealer.” |
“No freedom, no life, they don't care about you.” |
“Don't have to come every day.” [previous care at Opioid Treatment Program] |
“You have to come often” [no previous treatment] |
Experiences in office-based opioid treatment | “[If it wasn't for the staff here] I'm not sure what I would have done.” |
“[They] make you feel more human here than other places.” |
“[I can get care] all in one place.” |
“Superman cape.” |
“[I've] woken up.” |
“It's a world of difference to wake up and feel good.” |