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What are the Public Health Interventions Targeting Mu Opioid Receptors?

Several public health interventions aim to mitigate the adverse effects associated with MOR activation:
- Prescription Monitoring Programs (PMPs): Tracking prescriptions to prevent misuse.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Using medications like methadone and buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction.
- Harm Reduction Strategies: Providing clean needles and overdose-reversal drugs like naloxone.
- Public Education Campaigns: Raising awareness about the risks of opioid misuse and promoting safe practices.

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