The goal is to encourage treatment providers to adopt a multi-faceted approach to opioid use disorder.
SAMHSA issued a call to action for treatment providers to expand beyond medication-based treatments.
Providers are urged to incorporate various therapeutic options in OUD management.
Encouragement for holistic treatment approaches may improve patient outcomes in OUD.
Potential for increased support systems for individuals recovering from opioid dependence.
Abstract
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has asked treatment providers to use more than medications to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).