| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
USA. 40% of treatment facilities won't accept people prescribed meds to fight opioid addiction
USA. 40% of treatment facilities won't accept people prescribed meds to fight opioid addiction
As American policymakers and health care providers try multiple approaches to reduce the number of deaths related to the opioid epidemic, treatment facilities are commonly recommended. But there's a major obstacle: Many facilities that serve individuals with opioid-related needs often won't accept people who have been prescribed medications to combat the addiction. (MedicalXpres, USA, 24.07.2019)
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-07-treatment-facilities-wont-people-meds.html