Augmentation in Healthcare Utilization of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder After Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Retrospective Nationwide Study.

Chieh-Liang HuangI-Ju TsaiWen-Chi LinIng-Kang HoRuey-Yun WangCynthia Wei-Sheng Lee

Published in: Advances in therapy (2021)

MMT is associated with increased healthcare utilization, and departments of psychiatry and infectious diseases play substantial roles. Policy-makers should warrant access for all who need healthcare by ensuring the availability of the treatment for drug dependence.

Keyphrases

healthcare
infectious diseases
public health
emergency department
combination therapy
social media
drug induced
replacement therapy
smoking cessation