Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
At HAART, we offer FDA-approved medications that help you feel well enough to focus on what matters. You may also know this as medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Our medical team works with you to choose what best fits your life.
Methadone
A once-daily oral medication that prevents withdrawal and quiets cravings. Its steady, long-lasting effect helps you focus on your goals and daily routine.
Buprenorphine
A medication that relieves cravings and withdrawal. Many people find it doesn’t leave them feeling foggy or overly sedated. We offer buprenorphine in different forms, based on your preference and your medical team’s recommendation:
- Suboxone®: A daily dissolving film or tablet placed under the tongue to prevent withdrawal and reduce cravings.
- Sublocade®: A once-a-month extended-release injection that provides steady craving relief with no daily dosing.
Naltrexone
Naltrexone blocks opioid receptors in the brain, which helps guard against relapse. It comes as a daily pill or a monthly shot (Vivitrol®).
Because it blocks opioids, you need to be off opioids first, typically for about 7 to 10 days, so it’s best for people who have already completed withdrawal.
Naloxone (Narcan®)
A fast-acting nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose in an emergency. It’s available at no cost. Ask any member of our team, and we’ll show you how to use it.
If someone is given naloxone, call 911 anyway, because the overdose can return after the naloxone wears off.
Which medication is right for me?
No single medication is best for everyone. You and your medical team will choose together, based on your health history, your past experience with opioids and withdrawal, your daily schedule, whether you’re pregnant, and your own preference. If something isn’t working, talk with us about switching.
