Importance Mortality among people with opioid dependence is higher than that of the
general population. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is an effective treatment for opioid …

Opioid use disorder is characterised by the persistent use of opioids despite the adverse
consequences of its use. The disorder is associated with a range of mental and general …

Importance Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is the criterion standard treatment for
opioid use disorder (OUD), but nationally representative studies of MOUD use in the US are …

Importance Although clinical trials demonstrate the superior effectiveness of medication for
opioid use disorder (MOUD) compared with nonpharmacologic treatment, national data on …

On October 30 and 31, 2018, the Committee on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) held a 1.5-day workshop in Washington, DC. To support the …

Opioid-related overdose deaths have increased since 2010 in the US, but information on
trends in opioid use disorder (OUD) prevalence is limited due to unreliable data. Multiplier …

Importance Although considerable evidence exists on the association between negative
health outcomes and daily experiences of discrimination, less is known about such …

Background Prescription opioid misuse has become a leading cause of unintentional injury
and death among adolescents and young adults in the United States. However, there is …

Importance Retention in addiction treatment is associated with reduced mortality for
individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Although clinical trials support use of OUD …

Introduction Recent US trends demonstrate sharp rises in adverse opioid-related health
outcomes, including opioid use disorder (OUD), overdose, and death. Yet few affected …