Authors say one explanation for the trend is untreated withdrawal with more severe opioid use disorder
Increase tied to decline in living conditions for children, not illicit opioid use
The American Medical Association calls for action on eight strategies to increase access to evidence-based opioid use disorder care
Rapid induction to extended-release buprenorphine 300-mg injection feasible and well tolerated for those using fentanyl
Predictors include history of overdose, higher opioid dose, three or more prescribers, any mental health diagnosis
Higher 90-day treatment retention rates seen with no higher risk for overdose
Implementation of opioid use disorder screening does not increase percentage of patients with new diagnosis
Opioid crisis hitting those without college education the hardest
Extended-release buprenorphine not cost-effective when transmucosal buprenorphine is available for treatment of OUD
Receipt of physical therapy and chiropractic care was low overall and lower across racial, ethnic minorities