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Papers: 28 Mar 2020 - 3 Apr 2020


2020 Mar


Can Geriatr J


23


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Canadian Guidelines on Opioid Use Disorder Among Older Adults.

Authors

Rieb LM, Samaan Z, Furlan AD, Rabheru K, Feldman S, Hung L, Budd G, Coleman D
Can Geriatr J. 2020 Mar; 23(1):123-134.
PMID: 32226571.

Abstract

In Canada, rates of hospital admission from opioid overdose are higher for older adults (≥ 65) than younger adults, and opioid use disorder (OUD) is a growing concern. In response, Health Canada commissioned the Canadian Coalition of Seniors' Mental Health to create guidelines for the prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment of OUD in older adults.