The opioid crisis has become far more serious than some of the other epidemics the country has faced. This collection of timely AAP journal articles, blog posts, and policy explores the risks and possible solutions.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment of Adolescents With Opioid Use Disorders
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Published:March 2018
COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE USE AND PREVENTION, 2018. "Medication-Assisted Treatment of Adolescents With Opioid Use Disorders", Opioid Addiction, American Academy of Pediatrics
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Opioid use disorder is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among US youth. Effective treatments, both medications and substance use disorder counseling, are available but underused, and access to developmentally appropriate treatment is severely restricted for adolescents and young adults. Resources to disseminate available therapies and to develop new treatments specifically for this age group are needed to save and improve lives of youth with opioid addiction.
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