When patients misuse opioids, what you see isn’t always what you get. 52% of test results were inconsistent with their prescribed medication regimen.
Drug misuse can happen to anyone, regardless of income or status.
Together we can make a difference in addressing the opioid epidemic and ensuring that patients get access to the care and treatment they need.
Drug monitoring can be a sensitive topic for clinicians and patients alike. Learn more about how to approach the topic with patients.
Medication-assisted treatment for opiod use disorder (OUD)
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) has emerged as a key strategy for combatting the opioid epidemic. Controlled research has shown it to be more effective than abstinence programs in treating patients with the disorder (Connery, 2015). The ability of physicians and other healthcare professionals to use MAT…
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