Commentary on Burns et al: MOUD saves lives, especially after 60 days, and the longer the better.

Williams, Arthur Robin · Addiction · 2022

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Scaling interventions and treatment services to reduce mortality stemming from OUD is critical for turning back the opioid epidemic, yet empiric data are lacking regarding how risk changes over the course of care. Burns et al show substantial reductions in hazards of overdose accrue after 60 continuous days on medication.

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