Does Prolonged Suffering Have to Be a Part of the Process? Methadone Initiations in the Fentanyl Era: A Lived Experience Narrative, Evidence Review, and Call to Action

By afschroeder • April 22, 2026

Jackson B, Liu P, Lawrence D. Does Prolonged Suffering Have to Be a Part of the Process? Methadone Initiations in the Fentanyl Era: A Lived Experience Narrative, Evidence Review, and Call to Action. Subst Use Addctn J. 2026 Apr 21:29767342261442052. doi: 10.1177/29767342261442052. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42015561.

Tags: Fentanyl, General Internal Medicine, methadone, Opioid-Related Disorders, patient-centered care, personal narrative, Publications, Veterans Administration

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