Improving treatment for adolescents with opioid use disorder in primary care settings

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What this research studies

This research aims to enhance the treatment of adolescents struggling with opioid use disorder by integrating behavioral health specialists into pediatric primary care. It addresses the urgent need for effective assessment and treatment services, especially as overdose deaths among youth rise due to fentanyl contamination in illicit substances. By training primary care providers and creating collaborative care models, the project seeks to improve access to necessary treatment for young patients. The approach involves working closely with experts and local stakeholders to develop and implement these integrated care models.

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Where this research is happening

• Indiana University Indianapolis
  Indianapolis, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Hulvershorn, Leslie a. — Indiana University Indianapolis
• Study coordinator: Hulvershorn, Leslie a.

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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