Yet, study shows buprenorphine is effective in protecting against overdose in this population
1999 to 2019 saw increase in mortality rates for opioid-only and opioids in combination with other substances
A shift in the age distribution of opioid-related mortality has occurred with the highest rates now observed in younger individuals
Many patients filling buprenorphine prescriptions written by emergency physicians do not subsequently fill prescriptions for the treatment
Past-year use lowest for adolescents and adults aged 50 years and older
Findings also show elevated risk for ADHD with interactions between multiple substances
Thirteen state laws each linked to change of less than 1 percent in proportion of patients receiving any opioid prescription
Clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of simulated treatment strategies for injection drug use-linked IE compared in modeling study
Additional benefits include reductions in opioid dosing, emotional distress, and opioid craving
Sacklers will pay as much as $6 billion to assist communities harmed by the opioid crisis