# Methadone Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department

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Podcast: [ASAM Practice Pearls](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asam-practice-pearls-7218384)
Published: 2025-05-19T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar is joined by Drs. Rachel Haroz, Bill Soares, and Ryan McCormack to discuss their ASAM 56th Annual Conference session, Methadone Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department. The episode covers implementation strategies, regulatory considerations, and practical steps for introducing methadone as a treatment option in emergency care.

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