Improving equity and access to buprenorphine treatment through telemedicine at syringe services programs

Improving equity and access to buprenorphine treatment through telemedicine at syringe services programs

Abstract Background and aims In the United States, access to buprenorphine remains low and disparities regarding who receives treatment have emerged. Federal laws have regulated buprenorphine delivery, ultimately limiting its implementation more broadly. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, federa...

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Main Authors: Barrot H. Lambdin, David Kan, Alex H. Kral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Buprenorphine
Syringe service programs
People who inject drugs
Opioid treatment
Harm reduction
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00483-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00483-1

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