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.