People trying to kick addiction should have access to medical detox programs, but these treatments aren’t widely offered in Kansas.

Kansans say they are seeing addiction rates in the state rise. People hear about fatal overdoses each month, and some think the reported numbers underestimate the issue.

These opinions are from some of the more than 2,000 surveyed Kansans in a new report from the University of Kansas looking at substance use disorder in the state. The report highlights holes in Kansas’ response, saying Kansans lack access to high-quality treatment options.

In particular, the state doesn’t have widespread access to medical detox programs, which use medication to ease withdrawal symptoms and are considered one of the best addiction treatments.

The report notes that the sta

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