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A bipartisan bill meant to combat the United States' opioid abuse epidemic was signed into law Oct. 24 by President Donald Trump.

Bill to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law

HealthDay.com - Oct 25, 2018 0

Legislation expands treatment options, removes ban on Medicaid reimbursement at certain facilities

Introduction of a new model of screening and protocoled treatment with medications for opioid addiction treatment

Treatment Model Linked to Drop in Post-Incarceration Overdoses

HealthDay.com - Feb 21, 2018 0

Introduction of model to treat opioid use disorder tied to drop in overdose deaths after incarceration

Patients addicted to opioids are more likely to overcome their dependence if they receive a new long-acting implant rather than a daily treatment pill

Implant Non-Inferior to Daily Pill for Opioid Dependence

HealthDay.com - Jul 20, 2016 0

Long-acting buprenorphine implant offers new treatment method for opioid, heroin addiction

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