There has been a dramatic ⬆ in opioid overdoses in teens necessitating providers to respond quickly. Buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, is recommended by the @AmerAcadPeds for opioid use disorder: https://t.co/1gLpXlsb0n #Hospitorial #HospitalPedia
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2. Utilize medications FDA approved for opioid use disorder 1.Buprenorphine 2.Methadone 3.Naltrexone Learn the details here —> https://t.co/E1AU8vM4Ak
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@DrScottHadland 1: AAP Policy Statement on MAT for Adolescents with OUD: https://t.co/3aBrWIvpU1.
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Effective txs, both meds and SUD counseling, are available but underused; access to developmentally approp. tx is severely restricted for young people. Resources to develop new tx for this age group are needed to save and improve lives of youth w/ OUD. htt