Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are one of the most effective routes to recovery for individuals with opioid use disorder. HCS communities implemented a variety of practices to increase access and acceptance of MOUD, which include buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. All these medications have received FDA approval for OUD treatment and have helped individuals sustain long-term recovery.
Here, we provide resources about strategies to raise awareness and increase availability of MOUD in your community.
How to use the 72-hour methadone rule to administer methadone to patients in opioid withdrawal.
Learn MoreHow to add or expand the availability of long-acting injectable buprenorphine in primary care, behavioral health, specialty substance use disorder, and recovery program settings.
Learn MoreThis quick guide explains the benefits of community "bridge" clinics. Bridge clinics expand access to methadone by treating opioid withdrawal with methadone for up to 72 hours and providing rapid referrals to outpatient treatment programs.
Learn MorePeople who start medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) prior to release from jail or prison and continue taking MOUD as they reenter their communities are 75% less likely to experience an overdose. Learn about a program championed by the sheriff’s department and community partners in Hamilton County, Ohio, which ensures incarcerated individuals can access treatment prior to release.
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