Abstract: Background: This research explored the effectiveness of telehealth as a treatment solution for opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural America. Rural areas are severely affected by opioid misuse due to limited access to healthcare services. Major barriers to treatment in these regions include geographic isolation, stigma, and a shortage of addiction treatment facilities. Telehealth, which includes telemedicine, virtual counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT),......
Key words: Telehealth, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), Rural Healthcare, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Digital Literacy
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