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).
We’re harnessing the inherent power of storytelling to lift the voices of those impacted by addiction, illustrate barriers, offer solutions and inspire others to take action.
We’re harnessing the inherent power of storytelling to lift the voices of those impacted by addiction, illustrate barriers, offer solutions and inspire others to take action.
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).
Mental illness among youth is often undiagnosed and untreated, leading youth to self-medicate with substances.
Sober homes can be an important component of recovery but lack of regulation creates the risk for fraud.
“Fail-first” policies put patients at unnecessary risk for suffering a fatal overdose while trying to get coverage for treatment.
Even though addiction is a chronic disease, it is often treated with brief, episodic care.
Health care providers receive minimal training to address addiction and are unequipped to identify, treat and manage this common life-threatening disease.
Substance use prevention is often under-funded and evidence-based programs are not widely utilized.
Good Samaritan Laws provide legal protections for individuals who are present or provide assistance during an overdose.
Mental illness among youth is often undiagnosed and untreated, leading youth to self-medicate with substances.