More people have opioid use disorder than can get treatment for it. In 2017, over 450,000 people with OUD couldn't get treatment. And in 2021, only 22% of people aged 12 or older with OUD received medication treatment.

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More people have opioid use disorder than can get treatment for it. In 2017, over 450,000 people with OUD couldn't get treatment. And in 2021, only 22% of people aged 12 or older with OUD received medication treatment.

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Prevention Programs Fundamental in Opioid Misuse Epidemic

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Key Role of Social Workers in Addressing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

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Opioid use disorder (OUD)

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