COVID, Race, & Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

We all know that COVID brought with it many challenges. This is true as well for individuals with substance use disorders who are engaged in (or trying to engage) in treatment. In this episode, we explore the ways COVID impacted particular racial groups with substance use disorders (SUDs) and provide some suggestions on how to improve treatment processes for the future. 

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Tiako, M. J. N. (2021). Addressing racial & socioeconomic disparities in access to medications for opioid use disorder amid COVID-19. Journal of substance abuse treatment, 122.