Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Veterans With Homeless Experience in Permanent Supportive - Takeaways - DentalSpire

Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Veterans With Homeless Experience in Permanent Supportive

  • By

  • Michael Hsu

  • Talia Panadero

  • Larissa J. Mooney

  • David Kim

  • David Lawrence

  • Anita Yuan

  • Prabha Siddarth

  • Sonya Gabrielian

  • May 5, 2026

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    Drug overdose is a leading cause of death among veterans with a history of homelessness in the US.

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    Access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) remains low among veterans with homeless experience despite their effectiveness.

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    The HUD-VASH program has reduced veteran homelessness but has not significantly improved substance use disorder outcomes.

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    Increasing MOUD use among veterans in permanent supportive housing could save lives and address health equity disparities.

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    This study analyzed factors associated with MOUD receipt among veterans with opioid use disorder in HUD-VASH to inform equitable access strategies.

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Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Veterans With Homeless Experience in Permanent Supportive

  • by Michael Hsu, Talia Panadero, Larissa J. Mooney, David Kim, David Lawrence, Anita Yuan, Prabha Siddarth, Sonya Gabrielian

  • May 5, 2026

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