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Modernizing regulations for treating opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iacono, Tara M.
  • Iacono TM; Tara M. Iacono practices in psychiatric and addiction medicine at Scottsdale (Ariz.) Mental Health and Wellness Institute. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA ; 35(2): 57-59, 2022 Feb 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1649920
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ABSTRACT The opioid epidemic has been the most significant public health crisis in the United States during the past 30 years. In 2021, it was second only to COVID-19. What happens when two epidemics collide and what should policy makers do about it? This article analyzes the burden of COVID-19 on patients with opioid addiction and discusses the beneficial policy changes that improve access to substance abuse care.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Opioid-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: JAAPA Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Opioid-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: JAAPA Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article