Medical Xpress July 8, 2024
Even as the nation’s opioid epidemic continues to ravage families and communities nationwide—with more than 100,000 Americans dying of drug overdoses each year—stigma remains a barrier for many people accessing treatment for addiction.
A new study from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that telehealth may be an important antidote to overcoming stigma and reducing barriers for people seeking out the treatment they need.
The study, published recently in the Harm Reduction Journal, compiled in-depth interviews with 30 people treated for substance use disorder at OHSU from March of 2020 to December of 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal regulations eased the ability of people to enter treatment through virtual visits during that time, as opposed to having to...
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