Date of Award

Spring 5-17-2024

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (MMSc)

First Advisor

Oluwole Jegede, MD, MPH

Abstract

The opioid crisis has resulted in an unprecedented loss of life in the United States and around the world and contributes to the socioeconomic devastation of various underserved and minoritized communities. Methadone is an evidence based, Food and Drug Administration approved treatment that reduces cravings and blunts the euphoric effects of illicit opioids. The drop-out rates from methadone programs, especially in the first 6 months of treatment, remain high. Acupuncture is a millennia old component of traditional Chinese medicine that has been shown to aid in a variety of disease states, including opioid use disorder. The objective of this study is to describe the effects of acupuncture on selected clinical parameters including treatment retention in patients with opioid use disorder maintained on methadone. The results of this study could encourage the incorporation of acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment to address retention, pain, and stress among individuals with opioid use disorder.

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This is an open access thesis

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