Experts Say Many People Addicted to Opioids Not Getting Adequate Treatment

Experts Say Many People Addicted to Opioids Not Getting Adequate Treatment
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Many people addicted to opioids are undergoing short-term detoxification, instead of receiving long-term maintenance treatment, according to a new report. In the journal Health Affairs, eight experts write this means many people are not receiving adequate opioid addiction treatment.
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Commentary: Countering the Myths About Methadone
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Methadone maintenance has been used in the United States for approximately 50 years as an effective treatment for opioid addiction. Yet many myths about its use persist, discouraging patients from using methadone, and leading family members to pressure patients using the treatment to stop, explains addiction expert Dr. Edwin A. Salsitz.
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