Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Improvement Protocol, For Healthcare and Addiction Professionals, Policymakers, Patients, and Families

The goal of treatment for opioid addiction or opioid use disorder (OUD) is remission of the disorder leading to lasting recovery. Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) reviews the use of the three Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications used to treat OUD—methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine—and the other strategies and services needed to support recovery for people with OUD.

Includes:

Executive Summary For healthcare and addiction professionals,
policymakers, patients, and families
Part 1: Introduction to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment For healthcare and addiction professionals,
policymakers, patients, and families
Part 2: Addressing Opioid Use Disorder in General Medical Settings For healthcare professionals
Part 3: Pharmacotherapy for Opioid Use Disorder For healthcare professionals
Part 4: Partnering Addiction Treatment Counselors With Clients and Healthcare Professionals For healthcare and addiction professionals
Part 5: Resources Related to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder For healthcare and addiction professionals,
policymakers, patients, and families