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Medication-Based Treatment Among Rural, Primary Care Patients Diagnosed With Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder

Description
Explores prescribing rates of medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders (MOUD and MAUD) in primary care settings in rural and urban areas. Discusses the use of medications for treating OUD and AUD and looks for differences in utilization by rural and urban providers. Breaks down data by patient age, gender, and medication type, among other measures.
Author(s)
Emily Kan, Laura-Mae Baldwin, Larissa J Mooney, et al.
Citation
Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment, 164, 20933
Date
09/2024
Type
Document
Tagged as
Access · Alcohol use · Health disparities · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Primary care · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data