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Opioid agonist (buprenorphine) and opioid antagonist (naloxone); used sublingually (film or tablet dissolves under the tongue); injected (but not oral) naloxone will induce withdrawal symptoms and produces no "high" effect; can be prescribed in doctor’s office. Naloxone prevents misuse if crushed, dissolved for injection; can be prescribed by certified healthcare providers and eliminates the need for specialized clinics visits.lofexidineLucemyraNot an opioid; lofexidine helps to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms but it will not treat opioid addiction itself. Lucemyra is used to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms after you stop taking an opioid suddenly.methadoneDolophine (discontinued), Methadose, methadone hydrochloride, methadone hydrochloride IntensolOpioid agonist; slow-acting oral medication; used for decades to treat heroin use disorder (detoxification or maintenance programs); only available through approved outpatient treatment programs; methadone available as oral concentrate, oral solution, oral tablet, dispersible tablets (diskets), injection.naltrexoneVivitrol, Depade (discontinued), ReVia (discontinued)Opioid antagonist; oral naltrexone use may be limited due to poor adherence with treatment, but it may be appropriate for a mild opioid use disorder. Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) is given once a month.If you’re seeking treatment for opioid use, you can:call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)go to hhs.gov/opioids/ for information on hotlines, counseling options, or treatment services in your statecontact a doctor for information about your best options for treatment.To learn more about Opioid Use Disorder, treatments, dosing and side effects:Opioid Use Disorder: These Treatments Are Available, NowExtent of useHeroin and opioid addiction is a treatable condition, but its use is increasing in recent years.The question is often asked, is prescription opioid use a risk factor for heroin use?The opioid addiction epidemic may further fuel heroin use: research from the NIDA shows that after the year 2000 nearly 80% of users reported using prescription opioids before their first heroin use.This is
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