
Easier to Prescribe Opioids Than Buprenorphine – Experts Lament Patient Barriers to Medication-Assisted Treatment
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A panel of experts recently appeared before a Medicaid and

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As experts lament the barriers patients face in accessing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, it becomes clear that politics play a significant role in shaping the treatment landscape. With easier access to opioids than buprenorphine, policymakers must prioritize funding and support for MAT programs to combat the opioid crisis effectively.
From the recent approval of the postpartum depression drug Zulresso to the passing of the Opioid Crisis Response Act, political decisions have a direct impact on the availability and affordability of treatment options. By advocating for mandatory counseling and therapeutic intervention in MAT funding, we can ensure that patients receive comprehensive care and support on their journey to recovery.
As experts lament the barriers patients face in accessing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, it becomes clear that politics play a significant role in shaping the treatment landscape. With easier access to opioids than buprenorphine, policymakers must prioritize funding and support for MAT programs to combat the opioid crisis effectively.
From the recent approval of the postpartum depression drug Zulresso to the passing of the Opioid Crisis Response Act, political decisions have a direct impact on the availability and affordability of treatment options. By advocating for mandatory counseling and therapeutic intervention in MAT funding, we can ensure that patients receive comprehensive care and support on their journey to recovery.