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June 11, 2026Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal

Advancing Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: A Narrative Review of Evidence-Based Solutions to Systems-Level Barriers in the US

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ABAmelia BaileyAKAugustine KangRMRosemarie A. Martin

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Overview

Narrative review explores evidence-based strategies to improve opioid use disorder treatment accessibility, addressing significant barriers.

Key Points

  • This review aims to identify and address systems-level barriers that limit the effectiveness of opioid use disorder treatments in the U.S.
  • A narrative review of empirical literature and regulatory documents regarding opioid use disorder treatments.
  • Analysis of barriers related to medications for opioid use disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, and contingency management.
  • Discussion of recent regulatory changes and their potential impact on treatment delivery.
  • Effective opioid use disorder treatments struggle with barriers such as rigid regulations and stigma.
  • Recent regulatory changes have eased restrictions on medications for opioid use disorder, allowing greater flexibility in delivery.
  • Barriers related to stigma and financing remain significant obstacles despite these improvements.

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Bailey et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a517c80c8f91e7f39dbbfhttps://doi.org/10.1177/29767342261452648
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