Clinician commentary on adapting psychotherapy in collaborative care for treating opioid use disorder and co-occurring psychiatric conditions in primary care.

Abstract

Comments on the original article by French, et al. (see record 2023-74550-001) regarding adapting psychotherapy in collaborative care for treating opioid use disorder and co-occurring psychiatric conditions in primary care. This article provided a potential treatment pathway for certain patients. However, it has left the question: What options are available for patients who decline to participate in this collaborative care approach? It is important to emphasize that we do not want to deny them access to treatment for their (opioid use disorder) OUD. Are there alternative interventions with a lower intensity that may still hold value for patients who opt out of this particular approach? In future research, the current authors would like to see expanded treatment pathways that match patients at all levels of engagement. By offering a more diverse range of options, we can better meet the needs of a broader spectrum of patients, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for individuals with OUD and psychiatric symptoms. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).