Getting treatment for an opioid use disorder can be complicated, often requiring daily visits to receive addiction medication under the supervision of a provider. While guidelines have been relaxed to reduce barriers for those seeking care, it’s not clear how effective the changes have been. “Their barriers are huge here,” said Kim Brown, the founder […]

Treating an Opioid Use Disorder Is Difficult. A Pandemic Doesn’t Help.

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Treating an Opioid Use Disorder Is Difficult. A Pandemic Doesn’t Help.

Treating an Opioid Use Disorder Is Difficult. A Pandemic Doesn’t Help.