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Easier to Prescribe Opioids Than Buprenorphine – Experts Lament Patient Barriers to Medication-Assisted Treatment
A panel of experts recently appeared before a Medicaid and
April 9, 2019 No Comments
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A panel of experts recently appeared before a Medicaid and
Experts in the field of addiction medicine are expressing concern over the barriers that patients face when trying to access medication-assisted treatment, specifically for buprenorphine. Despite the known benefits of medication-assisted treatment in reducing opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms, many patients still struggle to receive this type of care due to various obstacles.
In comparison, opioids are often prescribed more readily than buprenorphine, highlighting the need for increased education and training among healthcare providers. By addressing these barriers and increasing access to medication-assisted treatment, patients struggling with opioid use disorder can have better chances of recovery and long-term success in managing their addiction.
Experts in the field of addiction medicine are expressing concern over the barriers that patients face when trying to access medication-assisted treatment, specifically for buprenorphine. Despite the known benefits of medication-assisted treatment in reducing opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms, many patients still struggle to receive this type of care due to various obstacles.
In comparison, opioids are often prescribed more readily than buprenorphine, highlighting the need for increased education and training among healthcare providers. By addressing these barriers and increasing access to medication-assisted treatment, patients struggling with opioid use disorder can have better chances of recovery and long-term success in managing their addiction.