Medication Assisted Treatment Program Policies: Opinions of People in Treatment [PDF]
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2023 Introduction: Medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) saves lives and enhances quality of life for people in recovery. However, only a small percentage of people eligible for MAT in the United States receive treatment, and among
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Changes and trends in medication-assisted treatment in Israel [PDF]
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, 2023 Background As opioid prescription in Israel is increasing, there is a growing need for monitoring opioid use disorder and providing opioid agonist therapy.
Adi Marom, Iris Levy, Paola Rosca
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Histological Changes Observed in Placentas Exposed to Medication-Assisted Treatment [PDF]
Journal of Pregnancy, 2021 Introduction. To compare the effects of medication-assisted treatment on the placenta in pregnant women with opioid use disorder and uncomplicated pregnancies. Methods.
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Prehospital Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Rapid Review of Implementation Approaches and Outcomes [PDF]
Substance Abuse and RehabilitationEdward E Denton,1 Christian Angelo I Ventura2 1Department of Emergency Medicine Behavioral Emergencies Research Laboratory, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
Denton EE, Ventura CAI
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Do buprenorphine doses and ratios matter in medication assisted treatment adherence? [PDF]
Mental Health Clinician, 2023 Introduction: Buprenorphine (BUP), generally prescribed as buprenorphine/naloxone, is a key component of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to manage opioid use disorder. Studies suggest higher doses of BUP increase treatment adherence.
Kevin Kavanagh, PharmD, BCPP +5 more
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Eight-hour medication-assisted treatment waiver training for opioid use disorder: integration into medical school curriculum [PDF]
Medical Education Online, 2021 Background: The opioid epidemic is a growing problem in the USA. Use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has been effective in treating patients with opioid use disorders (OUD) and maintaining sobriety; however, there is a significant shortage of ...
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Digitally-enhanced medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder: acceptability, engagement and treatment retention [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryBackgroundOpioid use disorder (OUD) is a persistent public health crisis, with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) significantly reducing overdose risk and improving outcomes.
Jorge E. Palacios +3 more
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Provider perspectives on emergency department initiation of medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder [PDF]
BMC Health Services Research, 2022 Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is ubiquitous and its sequelae contribute to high levels of healthcare utilization, yet AUD remains undertreated. The ED encounter represents a missed opportunity to initiate medication assisted treatment (MAT) for ...
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Barriers and facilitators to medication-assisted treatment for cocaine use disorder among men who have sex with men: a qualitative study [PDF]
Addiction Science & Clinical PracticeBackground Rates of cocaine use disorder (CUD) among men who have sex with men (MSM) are high and rising. Among MSM, cocaine use is associated with negative socioeconomic, medical, and psychological outcomes.
Elaine Hsiang +6 more
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Launching a Medication-Assisted Treatment in an Outpatient Office-Based Practice [PDF]
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2020 Background: Opioid use and overdose are escalating in the United States. Primary care providers are in a strategic position to assess patients for medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
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