Resources
Treatment
Treatment options for opioid use disorder (OUD) in Missouri include medication based treatments, counseling, and support groups. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) include buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone (Suboxone).*
*American Society of Addiction Medicine
Recovery
Many people with opioid use disorder are able to make significant changes in their lives and maintain remission by finding or creating social networks and environments supportive of recovery efforts. Seeking out recovery supports, including mutual aid groups, recovery coaches, and peer recovery services can help facilitate successful recovery.* Click the button below to further explore recovery options in Missouri.
*Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Harm Reduction
Harm reduction is a proactive and evidence-based approach to reduce the negative personal and public health impacts of behavior associated with substance use at both the individual and community levels.* With respect to opioid use, harm reduction tools include naloxone, syringe service programs, and fentanyl test strips.
*Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration