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ED-Based Peer Support Program Cuts Opioid Overdose Risks

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TOPLINE: Implementing the Opioid Overdose Recovery Program (OORP) in emergency departments (EDs) boosts medication for opioid use disorder ( MOUD) initiation and reduces repeat overdoses, with varying outcomes across hospitals. METHODOLOGY: Researchers performed an intention-to-treat retrospective cohort study to examine the impact of ED-based peer support, specifically the OORP, on addiction treatment initiation, repeat overdose, […]

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Publish date : 2024-04-15 09:51:33

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