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Data show total amount of patients pre-guideline was 558,175 compared to 532,962 patients after the release of the guideline.  

Release of 2016 CDC Guideline Associated With Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions

Data show 3 life-threatening adverse events required intervention, but were unrelated to buprenorphine induction. 


High-Dose Buprenorphine Induction for Opioid Use Disorder Safe, Effective Option

Enrollees with OUD receiving medication treatment increased from 47.8% in 2014 to 57.1% in 2018


Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Increased from 2014 - 2018 Among Medicaid Enrollees 

Physicians who performed well on ABIM examination less likely to prescribe opioids for back pain compared to physicians who did not perform well. 



Higher Clinical Knowledge Scores Linked to Reduction in Opioid Prescriptions 

Dr. Robert Baillieu discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has specifically impacted patients dealing with addiction problems.

Coping After COVID: Dealing with Addiction During a Pandemic

Data show 1 in 5 surgical patients who receive prescriptions for benzodiazepine go on to use them persistently. 

Perioperative Benzodiazepine Prescription Linked to Persistent Use in Surgical Patients

The reduction in heavy drinking in individuals between 18-25 years old is likely due to government restrictions on social gatherings.

Drinking Down, Depression Up Among Young People During COVID-19

Weekly number of opioid-related deaths increased 135% over study period.

Rise in Opioid-Related Deaths Associated with COVID-19 Pandemic

A daily opioid dose higher than 90 MME is associated with 3-fold risk increase, compared to 90 MME or lower. 

High Dose, Prolonged Opioid Use Associated with Adverse Events and Death

Incidence rates decreased by nearly half after direct-acting antiviral treatment regimen. 

Treatment as Prevention Effective in Reducing HCV Incidence Rates 

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