Background: Hospitalizations related to opioid use disorder (OUD) are rising, creating opportunities to initiate medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and connect patients with outpatient resources.1,2 Despite evidence that MOUD reduces morbidity and mortality, most patients fail to receive evidence-based treatment during hospitalization.3-6 Addiction consultation services are becoming the standard of care to address this [...]

Background: Hospitalizations related to opioid use disorder (OUD) are rising, creating opportunities to initiate medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and connect patients with outpatient resources.1,2 Despite evidence that MOUD reduces morbidity and mortality, most patients fail to receive evidence-based treatment during hospitalization.3-6 Addiction consultation services are becoming the standard of care to address this [...]

Background: Patients with substance use disorders (SUD) are frequently cared for by hospitalists and admission presents an opportunity to engage patients in SUD treatment. Currently, patients with SUD are undertreated with medications to treat SUD, despite proven reduction in mortality. Addiction consult services are increasingly seen as an intervention to improve the quality of care [...]

Background: Addiction medicine services are a critical component of care for patients suffering from opioid use disorder. Previous research has indicated that opioid use disorder patients have higher lengths of stay (LOS) and higher hospital readmission rates than patients admitted for a different medical condition. Even though the presence of a specialized team of addiction [...]

Case Presentation: A 44-year-old female with severe opioid use disorder (OUD) was admitted after a benzodiazepine withdrawal seizure. Her history was significant for methadone 165 mg daily dosing, anxiety managed with daily unprescribed benzodiazepines, and alcohol use disorder in remission. She had a prolonged QT interval, with a notable episode 18 months prior, when she [...]