How pandemic rules affected opioid addiction treatment in the VA
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how changes in federal and state rules about medications for opioid use disorder during the pandemic affected veterans. It uses information already in your VA records, so there are no extra visits or tests needed.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran who receives care through the VA.
- You have a recorded diagnosis of an alcohol or opioid use disorder in your VA medical records.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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