Online First: ED-Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder (ED INNOVATION), and Review of Medications for OUD, Withdrawal, and Overdose

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Published: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:59:19 -0600 (CST)

The JAMA newsletter published a study on buprenorphine initiation in emergency departments for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Also included is an editorial that addresses balancing access, safety, and autonomy when administering buprenorphine in EDs. It also offers an overview of medications used to treat OUD, withdrawal symptoms, and opioid overdose. There is also a podcast on the same topic. For patients, there is a page with information about drugs for the treatment of OUD. The study highlights the importance of emergency departments in initiating treatment for OUD and provides an overview of available pharmacological options.