Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), namely methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone, remain the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), yet they remain underutilized. This cross-sectional study aimed to describe MOUD availability at psychiatric hospitals throughout the US. Researchers found that less than one-half of psychiatric hospital survey respondents provide MOUD. It is additionally concerning that 30% of psychiatric facilities offering medically managed withdrawal did not provide MOUD given the possible harm of this approach including increased risk of overdose.
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