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Patient Guide: Detecting Opioid Use Disorder
Healthcare providers screen their patients for possible opioid use problems by asking questions, doing lab tests, and completing a physical exam. If the screening is positive, they look further to determine if patients have opioid use disorder.
Learn about:
- The signs and symptoms that may indicate opioid use disorder
- How your provider establishes whether you have opioid use disorder
- How your provider supports your motivation to succeed in a buprenorphine treatment program
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