Trends in the Use of Naltrexone for Addiction Treatment among Alcohol Use Disorder Admissions in U.S. Substance Use Treatment Facilities

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Authors

Fares Qeadan · University of Utah

Nana A. Mensah · University of Utah

Lily Y. Gu · University of Utah

Erin Fanning Madden · Wayne State University

K Venner · University of New Mexico

Kevin English · Trinity Southwest University

Abstract

Naltrexone remains underutilized for AUD, and factors that influence prescription of medication are multifaceted. This study may contribute to the creation of effective interventions aimed at reducing naltrexone disparities for AUD.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Volume 18, Issue 16, pp. 8884-8884

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168884

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