Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Opioid use disorder (OUD) represents a growing public health crisis in Missouri and nationwide. Reversing the trend of rising OUD-associated morbidity and mortality will require implementing evidence-based approaches grounded in public health principles. Key evidence-based interventions include medications for opioid use disorder, naloxone distribution, overdose education, and syringe services programs. The increasing presence of fentanyl and xylazine in the drug supply represent new challenges to the OUD crisis in Missouri. Optimal implementation of evidence-based interventions will require action at the individual physician, community, and state policy level.
Source: PubMed Central
Author: Benjamin Grin
Institution: Kansas City University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4394768564