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

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

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Prevention Programs Fundamental in Opioid Misuse Epidemic

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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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Social workers play a vital role in all aspects of the opioid epidemic response, from shaping public policy to providing direct support to individuals and families affected by addiction. They also work in a variety of settings, including prisons, where they can help people with opioid use disorder reintegrate into society after release.

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