States of Innovation: Expanding Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders
Episode 93
Stat: 18%: The percentage of Americans with opioid use disorder who receive medication as part of their treatment.
Story: As the coronavirus pandemic grips the world, the opioid epidemic continues to affect millions of Americans. Several states are developing innovative ways to tackle this public health issue. In this episode, we speak with Beth Connolly, who leads Pew’s research on substance use disorders, and Louisiana Representative Paula Davis, who helped ensure effective treatment in her state.
Related resources:
Outpatient Treatment Is Effective and Accessible
Effective Community-Based Initiatives Are Needed to Curb the Opioid Crisis
Louisiana Expands Access to Addiction Treatment
3 States Take On the Opioid Crisis—and Find Success
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