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Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction Reduce Overdose Fatalities and Improve Patient Outcomes
Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction Reduce Overdose Fatalities and Improve Patient Outcomes
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help stabilize brain chemistry, reduce or block the opioid’s euphoric effects, relieve cravings, and help patients engage in other aspects of treatment (NIDA, 2025). The three formulations approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat opioid use disorder include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. (Addiction Policy Forum, USA, 05.11.2025)