1.
J Law Med Ethics
; 46(2): 437-439, 2018 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30146991
ABSTRACT
This article explores challenges to accessing opioid treatment programs in rural areas, and offers solutions that would ease these problems.
Subject(s)
Health Services Accessibility , Opiate Substitution Treatment , Opioid-Related Disorders/drug therapy , Rural Health Services , Analgesics, Opioid/adverse effects , Buprenorphine/supply & distribution , Drug Overdose/mortality , Health Services Needs and Demand , Humans , Methadone/supply & distribution , Rural Population , United States
2.
J Law Med Ethics
; 46(2): 279-291, 2018 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30147005
ABSTRACT
Expanding buprenorphine access in the United States requires evidence-based decision-making that considers both the drug's potential dangers and its potential benefits. Risks associated with buprenorphine misuse and diversion highlight the need for careful, ongoing evaluation during each stage of increased access.
