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Treating the Opioid Crisis
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
The opioid epidemic is the deadliest drug crisis in American history, and it demands a multifaceted response. This week, we focus on one crucial facet: medical treatments for opioid addiction, including buprenorphine and methadone. These drugs are proven to help people in recovery—so why aren’t they reaching everyone who needs them? Host Justin Milner talks to health policy expert Lisa Clemans-Cope about the evidence behind these treatments, the barriers to access, and the evolution of the opioid crisis.
Click here to view a collection of Urban Institute research on the opioid crisis.
Click here to view a collection of Urban Institute research on the opioid crisis.
Released:
Apr 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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