In a national trial of 570 adults, suicidal ideation declined within 1 week of starting Opioid use disorder meds. Both buprenorphine-naloxone and extended-release naltrexone helped, but buprenorphine showed stronger early effects.
Receipt of buprenorphine and naltrexone for opioid use disorder by race and ethnicity and insurance type - EurekAlert!
Emergency clinicians increase prescriptions of buprenorphine, effectively help patients get started on the path to recovery
Higher doses of buprenorphine may improve treatment outcomes for people with opioid use disorder