This collection features resources for patients and caregivers about medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD), including a guide from Partnership for Drug-Free Kids on MAT for teens and young adults with OUD. Other relevant information can be found in the general Medication Assisted Treatment collection and the collection on MAT and stigma.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment Options for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Source: Center for Evidence-based Policy
This 2 page information guide explains the medication assisted treatment (MAT) options for treating opioid use disorder. Intended for patients and their caregivers, it includes information on MAT options, how they work, how to access the medications,, and additional information for patients to consider when selecting a MAT option with their health care provider. Funding Source: Consumer and Prescriber Education Grant Program, National Association of Attorney Generals
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Save Lives: Consensus Study Report – Conclusions
Source: National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
This one page document summarizes the conclusions of the 2019 National Academies report on medications for opioid use disorder.
Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT)
Source: College of Psychiatric and Neuerologic Pharmacists
This patient education guide prepared by the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists explains medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Funding Source: College of Psychiatric and Neuerologic Pharmacists
Medication-Assisted Treatment: An eBook for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults Addicted to Opioids
Source: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
This publication from Partnership for Drug-Free Kids provides information about medication assisted treatment (MAT) for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with opioid use disorder.
Benzodiazepine Use and Medication-Assisted Treatment
Source: Institute for Research, Education & Training in Addictions (IRETA)
This patient education publication describes the risks of taking benzodiazepine medications while also being treated for opioid use disorder with medication assisted treatment.