Dr. Kurt Devine and Dr. Heather Bell
Dr. Kurt Devine and Dr. Heather Bell
Episode 125 - Opioids, Depression and Suicidality, Part 3: MOUD for OUD- Reducing Suicide Risk
Episode 125 - Opioids, Depression and Suicidality, Part 3: MOUD for OUD- Reducing Suicide Risk
Episode 125 - Opioids, Depression and Suicidality, Part 3: MOUD for OUD- Reducing Suicide Risk
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Drs. Devine and Bell discuss how medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) can reduce suicide risk, highlighting buprenorphine's effectiveness.
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Get the buttons here!How MOUD Can Lower Suicide Risk in Opioid Use Disorder: Insights from The Addiction Connection
Buprenorphine reduced suicide mortality better than the other two. So greater than reduction in risk of suicide with any MOUD.
Can treating opioid use disorder (OUD) with medications actually reduce the risk of suicide? Drs. Kurt Devine and Heather Bell tackle this vital question in this episode of 'The Addiction Connection'. They dive into how medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) can play a crucial role in lowering suicide risk among patients. By breaking down the different types of MOUD, they highlight buprenorphine as particularly effective in reducing suicide mortality.
But that’s not all—they also discuss how MOUD impacts mental health diagnoses and other factors that could influence suicide risk. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in addiction medicine and mental health, offering practical insights and real-world applications. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, a student, or someone personally affected by OUD, you’ll find this discussion both enlightening and encouraging.