An article from Anesthesiology News reports on the usefulness of ER (extended-release) injectable buprenorphine in the treatment of OUD (opioid use disorder). Buprenorphine is a non-opioid medication. The article also mentions a clinical trial that was not successful, but the drug may still be useful for OUD. Anesthesiology News is the most widely read publication in the US in the field of anesthesiology. Article is part of McMahon Publishing. Reproduction of the article without permission is prohibited.