Treatment

treatment

Effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is essential to saving lives and supporting long-term recovery. Opioid use disorder is a chronic but treatable condition, and evidence-based approaches—such as medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), counseling, and behavioral therapies—have proven to reduce withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapse, and improve overall health outcomes. At the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence, we connect individuals, families, and providers with trusted resources to navigate the treatment process. Whether you are seeking care, supporting a loved one, or providing treatment services, this page offers tools, information, and guidance to help you access and deliver effective, compassionate care for opioid use disorder.

Resources Related to Treatment

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Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Before, During, and After Pregnancy

The CDC page outlines the importance of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy, emphasizing methadone and buprenorphine as effective options to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. It also highlights the need for comprehensive care, including mental health support, to reduce relapse risks and manage withdrawal symptoms in newborns.

Tools & Resources

This SAMHSA manual offers best practices to states, tribes, and local communities on collaborative treatment approaches for pregnant women living with opioid use disorders, and the risks and benefits associated with medication-assisted treatment.

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Publications

This guide reviews ways that telehealth modalities can be used to provide treatment for serious mental illness and substance use disorders among adults, distills the research into recommendations for practice, and provides examples of how these recommendations can be implemented.

Webinars & Online Learning

Current News & Research

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