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The crisis refers to the rapid increase in prescription opioid pain pills in the United States, This increase has led to skyrocketing rates of heroin use. This increase has also led to a significant increase in addiction and health related complications.
The crisis refers to the rapid increase in prescription opioid pain pills in the United States, This increase has led to skyrocketing rates of heroin use. This increase has also led to a significant increase in addiction and health related complications.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Many state and local governments have developed policies regarding medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to combat the crisis (NACO, 2019). These policies are designed to make MAT available for the people that need it.
What is it?
MAT is medication to reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms from opioids. This medication can make it possible for a person dependent on opioids to live a more functional life.
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MAT is often Suboxone, Methadone, and Vivitrol
Learn more about medication assisted treatment below.
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