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America's Opioid Crisis: Outpatient Treatment is Effective

A peer advocate on the benefits of outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder.

Aired 11/18/2020

MPT Digital Studios

America's Opioid Crisis: Outpatient Treatment is Effective

Special | 6m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

A peer advocate on the benefits of outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder.

Outpatient recovery advocate David Zee struggled with his own opioid use disorder, but with the help of outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, he was able to get his life back on track. According to addiction medicine specialist Dr. Yngvild Olsen, outpatient treatment programs offer an effective strategy to help manage this chronic disease. Video produced by Pew Charitable Trusts.

Aired 11/18/2020

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MPT Digital Studios is a local public television program presented by MPT

MPT Digital Studios

America's Opioid Crisis: Outpatient Treatment is Effective

Special | 6m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

Outpatient recovery advocate David Zee struggled with his own opioid use disorder, but with the help of outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, he was able to get his life back on track. According to addiction medicine specialist Dr. Yngvild Olsen, outpatient treatment programs offer an effective strategy to help manage this chronic disease. Video produced by Pew Charitable Trusts.

Aired 11/18/2020

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