Medication-assisted recovery for opioid use disorder: A guide: Considering offering medical intervention for OUD to reduce mortality? It's essential to understand the clinical benefits, limitations, and regulation of available agents.

OPIOID abuse; MEDICAL personnel; HEALTH services administration; NURSE prescribing; TERMINATION of treatment; ARRHYTHMIA

The article explores medication-assisted recovery (MAR) for opioid use disorder (OUD). It discusses the benefits and limitations of available treatments, the low utilization of MAR, and the role of primary care physicians. It also covers the pathophysiology of OUD, considerations for methadone treatment, and challenges in accessing care. The article highlights the need to understand available medications and address barriers to treatment.