Researchers look at opioid use disorder treatment through eyes of patients

• Strengthening a system of care for OUD through acknowledging the importance of personal readiness to enter treatment.
• Removing structural barriers to care, such as financial costs to enter treatment, access to medications and assistance with transportation to appointments.
• Providing proactive outreach and communication about potential Medicaid eligibility that would cover the cost of MAT and provide transportation support to people who might be ready to seek treatment.
• Individualizing care plans by ensuring treatment is delivered respectfully while supporting the agency of those in recovery and addressing social, environmental and other factors supportive of recovery.
• Reducing stigma surrounding MAT by recognizing OUD as a chronic disorder similar to other chronic disorders such as diabetes, using non-stigmatizing language, understanding reasons for use of non-prescribed Suboxone and recognizing the value of individualized treatment.

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