How Limited Access to Addiction Treatment Options Fuels a Black Market
As addiction treatment remains out of reach for many individuals in the United States, a growing black market has emerged for buprenorphine, a medication often used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Buprenorphine in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) MAT combines prescribed medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to support addiction recovery. Buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone are FDA-approved drugs…