Comparative Effectiveness of Different Treatment Pathways for Opioid Use Disorder

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Authors

Sarah E. Wakeman · Harvard University

Marc R. Larochelle · Boston Medical Center

Omid Ameli · Optum (United States)

Christine E. Chaisson · Optum (United States)

Jeffrey McPheeters · Optum (United States)

William H. Crown · Optum (United States)

Francisca Azocar ·

Abstract

Treatment with buprenorphine or methadone was associated with reductions in overdose and serious opioid-related acute care use compared with other treatments. Strategies to address the underuse of MOUD are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 3, Issue 2, pp. e1920622-e1920622

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.20622

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