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. 2021 Jun 16;2(3):e12451.
doi: 10.1002/emp2.12451. eCollection 2021 Jun.

Advancing emergency department-initiated buprenorphine

Kristen Huntley  1 , Emily Einstein  2 , Terri Postma  3 , Anita Thomas  4 , Shari Ling  4 , Wilson Compton  5
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Advancing emergency department-initiated buprenorphine

Kristen Huntley et al. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. .

Abstract

Opioids are the main driver of drug overdose deaths in the United States, and there has been a marked increase in opioid-related overdoses during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Many emergency departments (EDs) across the country are implementing ED-initiated buprenorphine programs, and this is a method to address and prevent opioid overdoses. Resources are available to overcome barriers and take action.

Keywords: ED‐initiated buprenorphine; medication for opioid use disorder; opioid use disorder; treatment engagement.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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