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ALT Drug Enforcement Admininstration DEA and HHS Joint Letter Medications for Opioid Use disorder (MOUD) Ensuring appropriate access to medications for MOUD without delay For more information: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov. #DEADIVERSION
ALT The updates to 42 CFR part 8 seek to dramatically expand access to lifesaving medications for opioid use disorder and to reduce stigma
ALT A black quote card reads "The need for additional access to effective treatment for opioid use disorder has never been greater. This is not a bill that is only intended to expand the conversation — we want this to become law." - Brian Hurley
ALT Two women smiling and talking while walking outdoors.
ALT Doctor compassionately talking to patient in a waiting area at a medical facility.
ALT Grandfather with hand resting on young man's shoulder, while walking and talking outdoors with him on a sunny day.
ALT Side view of a practitioner wearing glasses and talking with a patient, who is out of view.
ALT White text on blue background. "If we’re going to end the current addiction and overdose crisis, we must treat combating stigma as no less important than developing and implementing new prevention and treatment tools." Nora D. Volkow, M.D., National Institute on Drug Abuse Director
ALT White background with blue headline at top that reads "2023 National Addiction Treatment Week Schedule, www.treataddictionsavelives.org" Under the headline, a five part schedule of daily themes. 1. orange plus sign infographic and black text that reads "Monday: Addiction is a chronic, medical disease - not a moral failure." 2. Blue doctor infographic and black text that reads "Tuesday and Thursday: Treatment is available." 3. Infographic of yellow hand of support with heart above and black text that reads "Wednesday: End Stigma Day - NIAA &NIDA join forces on social media posting all day." 4. Blue certificate infographic with black text that reads "Friday: Career development opportunities focused on addiction treatment including fellowships and certification pathways." 5. Green infographic of 4 people holding their arms above their heads and black text that reads "Saturday & Sunday: Recovery is possible. Sunday" Sharing gratitude."
