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Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Emergency Departments

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Non-Systematic Review

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Last Reviewed: January 2021

This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guide examines emerging and best practices for initiating medication-assisted treatment in emergency departments. It also reviews the existing literature and science of the topic, identifies gaps in knowledge, and discusses challenges of implementation.

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2021). Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Emergency Departments. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/use-medication-assisted-treatment-emergency-departments.