Hospitalizations for OUD in Those With Musculoskeletal Diseases Increasing
Researchers evaluated opioid use disorder hospitalizations and associated healthcare utilization outcomes in patients with common musculoskeletal diseases.
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Scope-of-Practice Restrictions Affect Buprenorphine Waivers for OUD
State scope-of-practice laws impact the ability of nurse practitioners to prescribe medication-assisted treatment for patients with opioid use disorder.
Long-Term Infective Endocarditis Risk in People Who Inject Opioids
Researchers developed a microsimulation model of the natural history of injection opioid use to assess long-term infective endocarditis mortality associated with injection opioid use in the United States.
Managing Analgesia in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Naltrexone
Researchers convened to develop recommendations on management of sedation and analgesia in critically ill patients receiving naltrexone for opioid use disorder.
Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Opioids Characterized
More than 83% of overdose deaths during January to June 2019 involved illicitly manufactured fentanyls, heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine.
Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Dependent on Insurance Status
Pregnancy and insurance status were significant barriers to obtaining appointments for opioid use disorder treatment.
Implementation of Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Programs at Syringe Service Programs
In 2019, 94% of syringe service providers had implemented opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs.
Progress Assessment Tool Shows Promise for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The 10-item progress assessment tool represents a pragmatic approach to ongoing monitoring in substance use disorders.
Behavioral Program Improves Chronic Pain Outcomes in Substance Use Disorder
Behavioral management of chronic pain may improve addiction treatment outcomes.
About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for OUD
About half of waivered clinicians prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
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