Medications for Substance Use Disorders - SAMHSA
网页2024年4月11日 · FDA has approved several different medications to treat alcohol use disorders (AUD) and opioid use disorders (OUD). These medications relieve the withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings that cause chemical imbalances in the body. Medications used are evidence-based treatment options and do not just substitute one drug for another.
Medications for Addiction Treatment - Recovery.org
网页2023年11月15日 · Learn about how addiction medications are used to help with short- & long-term treatment of alcohol & opioid use disorders & other conditions.
Drug addiction (substance use disorder) - Diagnosis and treatment ...
网页2022年10月4日 · Medicine treatment options for opioid addiction may include buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. As part of a drug treatment program, behavior therapy — a form of psychotherapy — can be done by a psychologist or psychiatrist, or you may receive counseling from a licensed alcohol and drug ...
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): Addiction Medications
网页2024年2月7日 · MAT combines FDA-approved medications with various behavioral therapies for addiction treatment. This combination has proven effective for the comprehensive treatment of certain substance use disorders.
Treatment and Recovery - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
网页Research shows that when treating addictions to opioids (prescription pain relievers or drugs like heroin or fentanyl), medication should be the first line of treatment, usually combined with some form of behavioral therapy or counseling. Medications are also available to help treat addiction to alcohol and nicotine.
Treatment of Substance Use Disorders | Overdose Prevention
网页2024年4月25日 · MOUD can help with cravings and withdrawal symptoms. 3 MOUD is effective in helping people reduce illegal opioid use, stay in treatment longer, and reduce the risk of opioid-involved overdose. 4 MOUD medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
Medications, Counseling, and Related Conditions | SAMHSA
网页2024年3月28日 · Acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone are the most common drugs used to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). They do not provide a cure for the disorder but are most effective in people who participate in a MAUD program. Acamprosate - for people in recovery, who are no longer drinking alcohol and want to avoid drinking.
Prescription drug abuse - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年10月25日 · Treatment options for prescription drug abuse vary, depending on the type of drug used and your needs. But counseling is usually a key part of treatment. Treatment may also require withdrawal, also called detoxification, addiction medicine and recovery support.
Medication for Substance Use Disorders - HHS.gov
网页Using medication, with counseling and other therapeutic techniques, is an evidence-based whole-patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Learn more about the facts and strategies to support effective treatment. Highlighted Resource.
Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, & Addiction
网页2023年9月25日 · The National Institute on Drug Abuse supports research to develop new medicines and delivery systems to treat opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders, as well as other complications of substance use (including withdrawal and overdose), to help people choose treatments that are right for them.