11/20/2025
๐ก The Treatment Gap: Why Many With OUD Donโt Get Life-Saving Meds
In 2022, the U.S. recorded 81,800 opioid-involved overdose deaths (CDC).
And despite overwhelming evidence that MOUD medications โ buprenorphine, methadone, and extended-release naltrexone โ dramatically reduce overdose risk, only a small percentage of people with Opioid Use Disorder ever receive them.
A recent JAMA Network study shows a new barrier: after the 2023 rollback of continuous Medicaid coverage, buprenorphine dispensing dropped, highlighting how insurance gaps directly reduce access to treatment.
To close this gap, we need:
โ๏ธ Stable funding and continuous coverage
โ๏ธ Low-barrier MOUD access across clinics, hospitals, and community facilities
โ๏ธ De-stigmatization within healthcare systems so more people feel safe seeking help
At Fenix Recovery, our rehabilitation center in West Palm Beach provides evidence-based care for individuals seeking recovery โ including drug detox center Florida programs, Florida addiction recovery treatment, drug and alcohol rehab in West Palm Beach, and mental health and substance abuse treatment designed to support long-term healing.
๐ Source: CDC, JAMA Network Study on Buprenorphine & Medicaid Unwinding
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