Background In an effort to address the current opioid epidemic, a number of hospitals across
the United States have implemented emergency department-based interventions for …

Emergency department (ED)-based peer support programs aimed at linking persons with
opioid use disorder (OUD) to medication for addiction treatment and other recovery services …

Background The present commentary highlights the pressing need for systematic research
to assess the implementation and effectiveness of medications for opioid use disorder, used …

The current opioid crisis has necessitated timely, grassroots social entrepreneurship from
stakeholders involved in the substance-use disorder and recovery fields. One such …

Individuals with opioid use disorders (OUD) face significant barriers to accessing medication-
assisted treatment (MAT), yet access to MAT is critical to reducing opioid-related fatality. This …

Study Objectives The emergency department (ED) is an ideal location to identify patients in
need of treatment for opioid addiction. A local non-profit community-based addiction …

Introduction Emergency departments (ED) are incorporating Peer Support Specialists
(PSSs) to help with patient care for substance use disorders (SUDs). Despite rapid growth in …

Background Fatal opioid overdose is a national public health concern in the United States
and a critical problem confronting New Jersey's addiction treatment system. New Jersey …

The opioid overdose epidemic has significantly impacted rural communities. Rural settings
present unique challenges to addressing opioid misuse. The purpose of the current study …

Solving the opioid crisis requires immediate, innovative, and sustainable solutions. A
number of promising strategies are being carried out by US states and territories as part of …