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Empirical Studies Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: An Urgent Call for Research

Year: 2018

Type: editorial

Abstract: Opioid misuse has become one of the most pressing public health problems facing the country. In this article, we briefly review literature regarding the opioid epidemic in the United States and the negative consequences of opioid use disorder. We provide information regarding treatment and relapse using a variety of intervention approaches. We call for research on people with opioid use disorder that can contribute to a variety of areas: improving medication-assisted treatment, addressing chronic pain, examination of adjunctive behavioral interventions, overdose, high risk behaviors and infections, pregnancy, diverse populations, and other psychological factors. Collectively addressing these crucial areas of research will advance the field and help alleviate suffering and prevent death from opioid use disorder.

Source: Substance Abuse Research and Treatment

DOI: 10.1177/1178221818784294

Authors: Gregory L Stuart, Ryan C Shorey, Christopher R France, Jenny Macfie, Kathryn Bell, Kimberly B Fortner, Craig V Towers, Paul Schkolnik, Susan Ramsey

Institutions: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Ohio University, Capital University, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,650

OpenAlex ID: W2887053480

Cites: 56

Cited by: 22

Related to: 10