Free meals delivered to your door may ease depression and improve health for those in opioid treatment

This study tested whether delivering pre-made meals to the homes of people being treated for opioid use disorder could help with food insecurity. Fifty adults who were getting methadone or buprenorphine and had trouble getting enough food took part. Half got nutrition education and a list of local resources, while the other half also received weekly meal deliveries for 12 weeks. Those who got the meals reported less food insecurity, fewer depression symptoms, and better quality of life compared to those who only got education.