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How has methadone use for opioid use disorder (OUD) changed among Medicaid beneficiaries?
Use tripled from 2010 to 2020 — yet major treatment gaps remain. Only about 25% of people with OUD receive any medication.
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Methadone Use Rises, But Access Gaps Remain
A new study found that methadone treatment for OUD has increased in the U.S., but only about 25% of individuals with OUD receive medication treatment.