Abstract
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has emerged as a significant public health crisis affecting individuals across all age groups. However, there remains a critical gap in understanding the specific nuances and challenges associated with OUD in pediatric populations. This article provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, definition of OUD, screening recommendations for OUD, and evidence-based management strategies for OUD in pediatric patients.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | e13265 |
| Journal | JACEP Open |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 2024 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Emergency Medicine