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Trends in Prescribing Opioids, Benzodiazepines, and Both Among Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder in New York State.

David M JacobsRyan ToberCarrie YuWalter GibsonTerry DunnChi-Hua LuEdward BednzarczykGail JetteBrynn Lape-NewmanZackary FallsPeter L ElkinKenneth E Leonard
Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2022)
Among those with AUD, opioid prescribing decreased following NYS I-STOP program implementation. While both benzodiazepine and opioid/benzodiazepine co-prescribing rates remained high, a decreasing trend was evident after program implementation. Continuing high rates of opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing necessitate the development of innovative approaches to improve the quality of care.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • quality improvement
  • pain management
  • chronic pain
  • alcohol use disorder
  • healthcare
  • adverse drug
  • palliative care
  • emergency department
  • electronic health record
  • affordable care act