What medications are available to help with substance use disorder?

What medications are available to help with substance use disorder?

Medication may be part of your treatment plan. Your care team figures out the best medications for you. Medication-assisted treatments are available for:

• Opioids: Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone are FDA-approved for the treatment of opiate use disorder.
• Alcohol: Three FDA-approved drugs include naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram (Antabuse®).
• Tobacco: A nicotine patch, spray, gum or lozenge can help. Or your doctor might prescribe bupropion (Wellbutrin®) or varenicline (Chantix®).