Understanding Telehealth-Enabled Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Understanding Telehealth-Enabled Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

The United States has grappled with a mounting public health crisis stemming from opioid misuse for the past three decades. Originating in the 1990s, the opioid crisis escalated over time, reaching epidemic proportions in 2017. The subsequent COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated this issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 1999 to 2021, nearly 645,000 individuals succumbed to opioid-related overdoses, encompassing both prescription and illicit opioids. The year 2020 to 2021 alone witnessed a distressing 15 percent surge in opioid-involved death rates. To combat the devastating consequences of opioid use disorder (OUD), characterized by the CDC as a problematic opioid usage pattern causing significant impairment or distress, various strategies have been implemented. These include preventive measures such as prescription drug monitoring programs and the expansion of access to treatments like medication-assisted therapy. Telehealth, which gained prominence during the pandemic, stands as a crucial avenue for enhancing treatment accessibility.

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The United States has faced a persistent public health crisis due to opioid misuse over the past three decades, escalating to an epidemic in 2017. The subsequent COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation. CDC data shows nearly 645,000 opioid-related overdose deaths from 1999 to 2021, with a 15% increase in 2020-2021 alone. To address opioid use disorder (OUD), preventive strategies like prescription drug monitoring programs and improved access to medication-assisted therapy have been deployed. Telehealth, a pandemic-induced trend, plays a pivotal role in expanding treatment accessibility for OUD.


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