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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
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Terms of Use
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