Publications by authors named "Weinstein Marsha"
Harm Reduct J
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a growing public health issue in Israel, prompting a study to evaluate physicians' knowledge, stigma, and prescribing practices related to opioids and substance use disorder (SUD).
- A national survey of 249 physicians revealed that those with greater knowledge were more likely to encounter SUD patients and were well-informed about opioid maintenance treatment (OMT).
- The study found that higher stigma levels were linked to opioid prescribing and limited knowledge about OMT, indicating a need for educational interventions to reduce stigma and improve patient referrals for effective OUD treatment.
