National policy makes it easier to prescribe opioid treatment

National policy makes it easier to prescribe opioid treatment
New policy makes it easier to prescribe opioid treatment
By Megan McNeil | April 29, 2021 at 6:55 PM MST - Updated April 29 at 6:56 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Health and Human Services released new guidance, making it easier for more medical professionals to prescribe a common medication to treat opioid abuse.
More than 90,000 drug overdose deaths likely happened in the U.S. during the 12 months leading up to September 2020 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s the highest number ever recorded in a 12-month period.
The Trump administration eased regulations during the pandemic for more access, and in December 2020, the CDC issued a health advisory regarding overdoses—telling health providers to increase access to addiction services.

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