Medications for Maintenance Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Adolescents: A Narrative Review and Assessment of Clinical Benefits and Potential Risks.

CONCLUSIONS: Little published evidence specifically examines the efficacy and safety of using medications for OUD in adolescents, and more research is needed. It is essential for healthcare professionals to determine whether their adolescent patients may benefit from medications for the treatment of OUD. PMID: 31495374 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs - Category: Addiction Tags: J Stud Alcohol Drugs Source Type: research