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Matt shares findings from a comprehensive National Institutes of Health study revealing why doctors struggle to treat addiction effectively and the alarming gap between those who need help and those who receive it.

• 81% of doctors cite lack of institutional support as the main barrier to treating addiction
• 74% of physicians acknowledge insufficient skill sets for addiction treatment
• 66% of studies identified negative social stigma as a significant deterrent
• 56% of doctors fear damaging patient relationships by addressing addiction
• In 2022, 49 million Americans had substance use disorders, but only 13 million received treatment
• Of 9 million people with opioid use disorder, only 25% received medication-assisted treatment
• Treatment demand significantly exceeds available capacity across the country
• Political solutions and policy changes have often fallen short of addressing core issues

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