Medications for Opioid Use Disorder This infographic shows the different types of medications prescribed for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction. Medications for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction Medications for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction are safe, effective and save lives. The National Institute on Drug Abuse supports research to develop new medicines and delivery systems […]
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What are prescription drugs? Prescription drugs are often strong medications, which is why they require a prescription from a doctor or dentist. There are three kinds of prescription drugs that are commonly misused: Opioids—used to relieve pain Depressants—used to relieve anxiety or help a person sleep Stimulants— used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Prescription […]
Substance use affects many youth, families, and communities. There are things you can do regardless of who you are, how old you are, how much time you have, or where you live in Maine. The time to act is now to keep our communities safe, healthy, and successful. Learn about your role in substance use […]
