Outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment

At Northwood our Patient-Centered Care approach empowers individuals with information that helps them make better treatment decisions.

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment: The Facts

• OUD is a chronic medical condition that often requires continuing care for effective treatment.
• There is no “one size fits all” approach to OUD treatment.
• FDA-approved medications to treat OUD are proven effective and save lives.
• Individuals taking medication for OUD are considered to be in recovery.
• Individuals treated with medications for OUD also benefit from individualized psychosocial supports.
• Most individuals who could benefit from medication-based treatment for OUD don’t receive it.