1. Fact Sheet: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction: Facts for Families and Friends

Fact Sheet: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction: Facts for Families and Friends

This resource provides families and friends with information about medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. It describes prescribed opioid medications, their proper use and side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and how medications fit with counseling in the recovery process. 

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http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA15-4443?utm_source=youth.gov&utm_medium=federal-links&utm_campaign=reports-and-resources
Federal Agencies
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Resources
Topic
Substance Use/Misuse