Treating Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders with Telemedicine: A Modern Solution

The opioid and alcohol epidemics demand innovative and accessible solutions. Telemedicine is proving to be an effective approach for expanding addiction treatment, especially for underserved populations. It eliminates barriers such as transportation and stigma while improving retention and outcomes.

Evidence: A 2023 JAMA Network Open study showed that patients who initiated buprenorphine treatment via telehealth had higher retention rates. Similarly, the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment supports virtual therapy as an effective modality for alcohol use disorder recovery.

Reference Links:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2810831
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10860208/