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Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is the recommended first line treatment for adolescents with opioid use disorder (OUD), the chronic use of opioids and/or synthetic opioids that causes clinically significant distress or impairment.| Pediatrics Nationwide
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, fewer than 10% of adolescents with a substance use disorder receive care. Of those 10%, many are not ready to engage in treatment. They are often brought in by a parent or guardian. Harm reduction is an opportunity to engage all adolescents, whether they are currently in treatment or not, about reducing risks associated with substance use.| Pediatrics Nationwide
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