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Legal and regulatory restrictions create barriers to accessing life-saving methadone treatment
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Legal and regulatory restrictions create barriers to accessing life-saving methadone treatment
Many people with substance use disorder end up involved with the criminal justice system, where they are typically subject to an approach that is punitive, rather than health-promoting.
Because addiction treatment is separate from the rest of the health care system, finding quality treatment can be challenging.
While police are often the default first responders for mental heath and substance use disorder crises, they lack adequate training and preparation.
Racist drug policies, coupled with systemic racism in the health care and criminal justice systems, have sowed distrust and had devastating consequences on Black and Brown communities.
After reviving a patient who has overdosed, hospital emergency departments often miss an opportunity to engage the patient with substance use disorder treatment.
Legal and regulatory restrictions, stigma, and other barriers make it difficult for many patients to access FDA-approved medications to treat opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Health care providers receive minimal training to address addiction and are unequipped to identify, treat and manage this common life-threatening disease.
Families aren’t often included in treatment even though research shows that when families are involved, informed and supported, the outcomes for those with addiction are better.