Advancing evidence-based treatment with drug screensA ‘whole-patient’ approach to drug treatment

An epidemic of global proportions image with opioid drug imagery

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) remains a widespread public health challenge, and continues to impact countless individuals, families, and communities across the globe.

A new guide outlines treatment with a ‘whole-patient’ approach to drug treatment, including:

  • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) versus medications for opioid-use disorder (MOUD)
  • Utility of drug screening with MAT/MOUD
  • Treatment drug assays: buprenorphine, methadone, and EDDP