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Stigma, Misunderstanding Among the Barriers to MAT Treatment
As we begin our series of articles on Stigma and Medication-Assisted Treatment, let's start with a look at the history of MAT and some of the current barriers to its use, including the stigma generated by the way it is often provided.
Nearly 90% of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Lack Medication Access
As we continue our discussion of Stigma and Medication-Assisted Treatment, it’s important to remember that although Maryland has the second lowest treatment gap in the U.S. for people living with OUD, 42.9% remain untreated.
Read the original study referenced above here.
Although much of the data needs additional time for comparison and follow-up, 100s of studies are exploring the promising innovations of MOUD through Telehealth treatment. "Telehealth-Based Delivery of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: a Critical Review of Recent Developments" compares 30 to find a growing trend of effectiveness and support.