Abstract
Opioids refer to chemicals that agonize opioid receptors in the body resulting in analgesia and sometimes, euphoria. Opiates include morphine and codeine; semi-synthetic opioids include heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and buprenorphine; and fully synthetic opioids include tramadol, fentanyl and methadone. In 2021, an estimated 5.6 million individuals met criteria for opioid use disorder. This article provides an overview of the pharmacology of heroin and non-prescription fentanyl (NPF) and its synthetic analogues, and summarizes the literature related to the management of opioid use disorder, overdose, and withdrawal. This is followed by a description of barriers to treatment and best practices for management with a discussion on recent updates and their potential impact on this patient population. This is followed by a description of barriers to treatment and best practices for management with a discussion on recent updates and their potential impact on this patient population.
Publication Date
3-1-2024
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Citation
Krichbaum, M., Fernandez, D., & Singh-Franco, D. (2024). Barriers and Best Practices on the Management of Opioid Use Disorder. Journal of pain & palliative care pharmacotherapy, 38(1), 56–73. https://doi.org/10.1080/15360288.2023.2290565
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