Study Shows Only 1 in 5 Receive Medication to Treat Opioid Addiction
According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, only 1 in 5 U.S. adults with an opioid use disorder received medication-assisted treatment in 2021. An estimated 2.5 million adults have an opioid use disorder. Only 36% received any substance use treatment, and 22% received medications. The findings show that evidence-based medications are underused, particularly in […]
Out of Sight, Out of Mind? The Opioid Epidemic 2020
As we all process the torrent of information about COVID-19 and its tangents, it seems there is a scarcity of information about the Opioid Epidemic 2020. And when things are out of sight, they tend to be out of mind in this fast-paced world. But according to a new article in The New York […]
Sanford’s Rae Green in MiBiz Article on Michigan’s Opioid Crisis
Thanks to Andy Balaskovitz and MiBiz for this insightful article on the state of Michigan’s opioid crisis. At Sanford we are actively reaching out to individuals and organizations across Michigan, providing education, prevention, treatment and reintegration plans to employers who seek to proactively address addiction in the workplace and beyond. The Red Project and […]
Opinion Rae Green: Funding for Opioid Crisis Not Enough
Recent headlines, including an article in Crain’s Detroit Business reported that Michigan will receive about $35 million in new federal funding this year through the State Opioid Response Grant. Funding is being provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to “track opioid deaths and […]
Medication-Assisted Treatment – Busting the Myths
When managing addiction, many people fear the judgement of others for their choices about treatment decisions. There are multiple ways to approach recovery. And medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a viable and appropriate choice for some. You and your treatment team will decide which course of action is best for you. When talking with others you […]
