This guide educates substance use counselors and clinicians about detoxification and withdrawal. It addresses patient placement, detox services for specific substances, co-occurring disorders, financing issues, and screening and assessment tools.

This manual provides guidelines for the operation of opioid treatment programs. It covers patient assessment, treatment planning, and recovery care. The manual also offers guidance for medication-assisted treatment for methadone and buprenorphine, and overdose and relapse prevention.

This fact sheet describes ways to reduce the risks of taking methadone for pain relief or medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorders. It lists methadone side effects that require emergency attention and offers resources for additional information.

Describe los usos seguros de la metadona para el alivio del dolor y el tratamiento de la adicción. Previene sobre la sobredosis y sobre combinar metadona con alcohol u otras sustancias. Repasa los efectos secundarios y la importancia de compartir los antecedentes de salud con el proveedor de tratamiento.