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  • Telehealth advancements during the COVID-19 pandemic create a unique chance to enhance family participation in medication for opioid use disorders (MOUD) for young people.
  • A framework is proposed for involving youth and families through four key stages of MOUD services: Preparation, Initiation, Stabilization, and Remission & Recovery.
  • Example cases showcase specific telehealth interventions aimed at increasing family involvement at each stage, including Family Outreach, Engagement, Training, and Recovery Maintenance.

Article Abstract

Telehealth innovations in substance use treatment necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic present a generational opportunity to increase family involvement in medication for opioid use disorders (MOUD) among youth. This commentary describes a conceptual framework for engaging and retaining youth and families across four stages of MOUD services: Preparation, Initiation, Stabilization, Remission & Recovery. Case vignettes illustrate provider-delivered and direct-to-family tele-interventions for augmenting family involvement in each MOUD stage: Family Outreach, Family Engagement, Family Training, Family Recovery Maintenance.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7538390PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2020.108159DOI Listing

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