Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Withdrawal, and Overdose

Opioid use disorder is the third most prevalent substance use disorder worldwide. Author Alexander Walley, MB, MSc, of Boston Medical Center and Boston University joins JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, to discuss the efficacy, safety, and practical considerations of treating patients with medications for opioid use disorder, opioid withdrawal, and opioid overdose. Related Content: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Withdrawal, and Opioid Overdose

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Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Withdrawal, and Overdose is an episode from JAMA Clinical Reviews: Interviews about ideas & innovations in medicine, science & clinical practice. Listen & earn CME credit by American Medical Association.

This episode is 23:34 long.

This episode was published on Feb 11, 2026.

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