Opioid (partial) agonist treatment (OAT) has emerged as life-saving intervention for individuals grappling with opioid dependence. In our effort to provide as much information as possible about this form of treatment, Amazing Grace Center in Portsmouth, OH, is excited to share how OAT has had a profound impact on patients in recent years.
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A groundbreaking study from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center revealed that inmates receiving OAT significantly reduce their risk of death post-release. With agonist therapy using methadone and buprenorphine, not only are cravings minimized, but withdrawal symptoms are effectively managed. Reported on by Medical Press in August 2024, this study covered 26 studies with a combined 586,000 participants
First published in The Lancet Public Health, the results of the opioid agonist treatment study found that access to said treatment could reduce risk of death (both in and out of incarceration) by 75 percent. This only helps illustrate how our opioid agonist therapy in Portsmouth at Amazing Grace Center can help provide positive results.
At the University of Arizona, the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction aims to incorporate opioid use disorder treatment into primary care. Their mission, as reported on in May 2024, is to help increase access to opioid agonist treatment in Arizona. Dr. Beth Meyerson of the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction noted that enhancing access to medications such as buprenorphine could lead to a staggering 60-80% reduction in opioid overdose deaths.
The positive impacts of opioid partial agonist treatment are evident through research, policy advancements, and community initiatives, making it a pivotal component in combating the opioid crisis. Learn more about how agonist therapy in Portsmouth with Amazing Grace Center can help you and your loved ones reap these benefits!