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Opioid Addiction Treatment Booklets


 

Three free booklets on medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction are available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The booklets—two for patients and one for families and friends—provide information on medication options, proper use of medications, common side effects, and the recovery process. “The Facts About Naltrexone for Treatment of Opioid Addiction,” “The Facts About Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction,” and “Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction: Facts for Families and Friends,” can be ordered at http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov

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