Opioid Use Disorder: Treatment & Recovery

N C Med J. 2018 May-Jun;79(3):185-187. doi: 10.18043/ncm.79.3.185.

Abstract

The current opioid epidemic is devastating to the lives of individuals, families, and communities, but there are effective treatment approaches available. Treatment that combines proven medications with behavioral therapies and other supports is giving many in North Carolina the opportunity to engage in successful recovery.

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use*
  • Behavior Therapy*
  • Humans
  • Mental Health Recovery*
  • North Carolina
  • Opiate Substitution Treatment*
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Social Stigma

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid