Opioid Treatment Program
Opioid treatment programs are the most common medication assisted treatment for adults with opioid use disorders. Patients begin treatment with methadone or buprenorphine and come to the clinic daily to receive medication from a dispensing nurse. This treatment helps patients who respond well to methadone and provides a structured, intensive, daily treatment. Over time, some patients may graduate to less structured services, with medications dispensed in weekly to (at most) monthly take-home quantities.