Age related medication for addiction treatment (MAT) use for opioid use disorder among Medicaid-insured patients in New York.
Charles J NeighborsSugy ChoiShannon HealyRajeev YerneniTong SunLiudmila ShapovalPublished in: Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy (2019)
These preliminary findings highlight high numbers of young adults in treatment for OUD and low rates of MAT, which is not consistent with treatment guidelines. Significant differences exist in the type of medication prescribed across age. More attention is needed to address the treatment needs among individuals of different age, notably young adults.