Conditions · Substance Use
Opioid use disorder — NIDA overview
OUD, medications for opioid use disorder, and why MOUD remains the standard of care.
National Institute on Drug Abuse9 min read
NIDA's opioid pages are clear that medications for opioid use disorder — buprenorphine, methadone, and extended-release naltrexone — are the standard of care and dramatically reduce overdose mortality.
The site also covers naloxone (Narcan), how to obtain it, and how to use it. Useful for anyone with a loved one at risk.
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