MOUD Info Brief

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder FAQs

• Why do people with opioid use disorder need treatment with medication?
• Must people on medication go to counseling?
• Should people try withdrawal management or residential treatment before starting a medication?
• Which medication is best?
• How long do people need medication?
• Is medication for opioid use disorder recommended during pregnancy?
• Do people in jail need to be on medication for opioid use disorder?

Medications for opioid use disorder benefit people who use drugs, their families, and their communities.

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