Medication Assisted Treatment - The End in Mind

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Authors

Nandita C. Kapur, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Annas Aljassem, Corewell Health East

Description

• Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is defined as a problematic pattern of substance use causing significant impairment or distress, and it is a leading cause injury deaths1 in the U.S.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), using methadone (full agonist) and buprenorphine (partial agonist/antagonist), is the gold standard for OUD2 , stabilizing patients by alleviating withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
• • Stigma and skepticism about MAT's effectiveness hinder its adoption in acute care settings3.
• More research is needed to overcome misconceptions and enhance the efficacy of MAT in hospitals since it is the first point of contact for patients.
• This project aims to educate patients on their treatment options investigate how initiating patients on MAT in the acute hospital setting for opioid abuse leads to better retention rates long term.

Publication Date

5-2025

Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), using methadone

Disciplines

Rehabilitation and Therapy

Recommended Citation

Kapur NC, Aljassem A. Medication assisted treatment - the end in mind. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2025 May; Rochester Hills, MI.

Comments

The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2025.