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Review
. 2019 Dec:30:65-73.
doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2019.01.018. Epub 2019 Feb 4.

Provider perceptions of system-level opioid prescribing and addiction treatment policies

Rebecca L Haffajee  1 , Cecelia A French  2
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Review

Provider perceptions of system-level opioid prescribing and addiction treatment policies

Rebecca L Haffajee et al. Curr Opin Psychol. 2019 Dec.

Abstract

Stakeholders have implemented a multitude of system-level policies to address the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic. Because opioid prescribing partly fueled the crisis and because prescribing of medications for opioid addiction treatment is a key prevention strategy, it is critical to understand prescriber perceptions of policies in these domains. This article reviews prescriber awareness and opinions of the following system-level policies: opioid prescribing guidelines, prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), medications for addiction treatment, and naloxone distribution programs. Most providers are aware of these policies, especially PDMPs, albeit a smaller proportion actively participate in their implementation. Low engagement in certain system-level policies is concerning and deserves attention, given that prescribers play an integral role in achieving optimal impact and mitigating the crisis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest statement: None of the authors has relevant financial interests or relationships with entities in the bio-medical arena that could be perceived to influence, or that give the appearance of potentially influencing, this submitted work.

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Figure 1.. State Implementation of Select System-Level Opioid Prescribing and Addiction Treatment Policies, 2008–2016
Notes: PDMP, prescription drug monitoring program. All policies indicate state law implementation in relevant domain. Number of states includes the District of Columbia. Data source: Prescription Drug Abuse Policy System, 2018, pdaps.org.
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