Strategy 2: Induction onto Medications and Coordinated Treatment. A person that survives an opioid overdose with the use of opioid overdose reversal medications immediately experiences withdrawal symptoms. Untreated symptoms often result in a recurrence to use of opioids leaving the person vulnerable to a fatal overdose. Symptoms of withdrawal can be managed with FDA-approved medications used to treat opioid use disorder. This strategy provides induction onto medications used to treat opioid use disorder and links the person with ongoing treatment services. Performing Agency will:
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