Introduction: Despite evidence demonstrating that medications for opioid use disorder
(OUD) reduce morbidity and mortality, the majority of patients do not receive treatment. The …

Background: Substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder (OUD), are understood
as chronic diseases with a relapsing and remitting course and no known cure. Medications …

Introduction The opioid epidemic has exacted a significant toll in rural areas, yet adoption of
medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) lags. The Rural Access to Medication Assisted …

The United States has spent 20 years caught in the grip of an overdose crisis that has
claimed almost a million lives. 1, 2 There were nearly 30% more overdose deaths in 2020 …

Introduction: This study explored factors influencing patient access to medications for opioid
use disorder (OUD), particularly for individuals eligible but historically suboptimal follow-up …

Approximately 50 000 deaths from opioid overdose occur each year in the US, 1 and the
prevalence of heroin use is increasing. 2 Although more than 2 million people with an opioid …

Abstract In the United States, despite the availability of safe and effective pharmacotherapy
and behavioral treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD), a minority of people who need …

Abstract Purpose of Review The rising prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) and related
complications in North America coupled with limited numbers of specialists in addiction …

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in the United
States. Although efforts are being made to limit access to prescription opioids, the use of …

Background: Opioid misuse is a significant public health crisis. The aim sought to identify
potential gaps in opioid care in primary care practices. Methods: American Academy of …