Paths
Medication
For opioid and alcohol use disorders, medication is the most effective treatment there is. Buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone for opioids. Naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram for alcohol.
How it works
- A prescriber visit, in person or by telehealth
- A medication that stops withdrawal and quiets cravings
- Regular check-ins
- Counseling and support alongside
Who it fits
Anyone with opioid or alcohol dependence. It can be combined with every other path here.
The honest part
Start
Ask any prescriber, or search FindTreatment.gov and filter for medication treatment. See medication-assisted treatment.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what is going on. Someone who has been there will point you to the next right step. No pressure, no sales pitch.