Similar to state and national trends, evidence in Green County, Wisconsin suggests that
there is an increase in opioid use within the pregnant population leading to opioid use disorder
(OUD). Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a recommended best practice for the care of
pregnant women to stop and prevent opioid withdrawal and improve infant and maternal
outcomes (SAMHSA, 2014). Significant barriers to MAT are noted in Green County as there are
a total of two prescribing providers in the area...
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- University University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Program UniverCity Year
- Sustainable Development Goals 03 Good Health and Well-Being
- Population Type Residents
- Focus Areas Equity
- Discipline Population Health Sciences
- University Department Public Health
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name Green County