Lit review
by
Englander, Honora et al
Release Date
2024
Geography
North America
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This paper discusses how fentanyl and the toxic drug supply complicates hospital Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) care.
Findings/Key points
The authors explore the central role that hospitals and physicians play in treating OUD and the continuation of care for individuals with OUD in the toxic unregulated drug crisis. Practising harm reduction in this setting is emphasized as being essential.
Keywords
About prescribers
Clinical guidance
Harm reduction
Hospitals
Illegal drugs
Opioids
Overdose
Stimulants
Substitution/OAT
Transitions in care/treatment
Withdrawal
Wrap-around services
