Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) are highly effective first-line treatments that reduce opioid withdrawal, cravings, and overdose risk. Medications can also be combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to address opioid misuse.
Common medications include:
- Methadone: A long-acting medication that reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- Buprenorphine: A medication that helps manage opioid cravings and withdrawal.
- Naltrexone: A medication that blocks the effects of opioids.
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Call First Step: Behavioral Health Connection, Screening, and Referral at 1-800-491-9099. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A trained substance use counselor will ask you some questions about your experience with drugs and alcohol and then make a referral to the most appropriate program. The process takes about 20 minutes.