Types of MAT
Slow acting opioid agonist (mu-agonist)
What is methadone?
Only available at clinics
What is methadone?
Opioid agonist used to reverse the effects of a near-fatal opioid overdose
What is NARCAN (naloxone)?
Requires DEA "X-waiver" to prescribe
What is buprenorphine?
Limits the number of patients a provider can prescribe MAT to
What is a DEA "X-waiver"
Disease of the brain
What is substance use disorder?
Partial mu-agonist
What is buprenorphine?
Groups that may not consider a person "clean" if prescribed MAT
What are Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
Gold standard of treatment for OUD
What is MAT?
Injectable long acting mu-agonist
What is Vivitrol?
Treating patients with SUD as undeserving of care
What is social bias or prejudice?
Predominant illicit opiate
What is Fentanyl?
Injectable partial mu-agonist
What is Sublocade?
Does not allow for a smooth transition to MAT
What is a fragmented healthcare system?
Can be taken by mouth, snorted nasally, or injected
What are opiates?