In April 2024, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final rule on regulations regarding opioid...

Effective treatments for substance use disorder (SUD) can substantially improve patient outcomes. First-line medications like...

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help reduce or block the euphoric effects of illicit opioids, decrease opioid craving, and help i

Dr. John Winhusen featured in the Ask the Expert series explainer on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

Opioid Use Disorder Best Practices for Corrections highlights 10 essential strategies that jails and prisons can use to address the...

Medications for opioid use disorder Medications used to treat opioid use disorders are considered the “gold standard” of treatment....

Transitioning to the community following incarceration is a particularly high risk for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD),...

Individuals leaving incarceration with opioid use disorder (OUD) are at a high risk for overdose, recidivism, and adverse health...