Tag: Opioid Treatment
Poppy Seed Tea Opioid Risks: What Clinicians and Patients Need to Know
Opioid addiction continues to be a critical public health issue, but one emerging concern many clinicians may overlook is poppy seed tea opioid risks....
A Crisis in Care: Why U.S. Hospitals Are Missing a Critical Opportunity to Save Lives from Opioid Use Disorder
The opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the United States, with more than 75% of overdose deaths involving opioids. Despite the alarming numbers,...
Primary Care and the Opioid Crisis: Unlocking the Potential of MOUD Access Through Everyday Healthcare
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, claiming nearly 82,000 lives in 2022 alone, according to the National Institute on...
Private Equity’s Growing Influence on Opioid Treatment Programs and What It Means for Methadone Access
A recent analysis by STAT highlights a significant development in the addiction treatment landscape: Private Equity Opioid Treatment Programs now control 562 methadone clinics...
The Crucial Role of In-Network Opioid Treatment Retention in Recovery Success
Opioid use disorder (OUD) continues to be a devastating public health crisis in the United States, making effective and sustained treatment essential. One of...
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils $50 Million Initiative to Expand Opioid Treatment and Recovery Services in Rural America
On March 6, 2025, the Biden-Harris administration announced a major investment under the "Rural Opioid Treatment Funding 2025" initiative, aimed at addressing one of...