Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

This fact sheet includes basic descriptions of medications for opioid use disorders (MOUD) including naltrexone, buprenorphine, and methadone. It also addresses how MOUD can help those struggling with opioid use disorder, misunderstandings about MOUD, and additional considerations.

Source

Partnership to End Addiction

Link

https://drugfree.org/article/medications-to-treat-opioid-use-disorder/

Year

2023

Format

Fact Sheet/Brochure

Copyrighted, freely available

Topic

Adherence, Diversion, & Misuse

Medication Considerations

Prescribing Opioids

Audience

Patients

Families

Medical Providers

Other Team Members

Communities

Schools

Resource Type

Web Page

Use

Substance Use Disorder Awareness and Education

Prevention of Substance Use Disorder

Special Collection

MAT Tools and Resources