Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

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Methadone

Methadone is a long acting full agonist opioid medication prescribed to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).  It is the gold standard of OUD treatment!  Methadone is typically taken just once daily to relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms.  Methadone is dispensed at each clinic.  Patients go to the clinic to receive the medication under the supervision of a trained nurse.   Methadone is available at all CAP locations.

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Buprenorphine

You may have heard of suboxone, subutex, and zubsolv.  All of these are different formulations of buprenorphine.  Buprenorphine is a partial agonist opioid medication prescribed to treat OUD.  It is a very effective medication.  The medication is often taken in divided doses during the day to relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms.  Buprenorphine is prescribed to a pharmacy of your choosing. Buprenorphine treatment is only available at CAP of Chicago and CAP of Downers Grove. 

Our experienced medical providers will help you decide which medication is best for you.

In addition to medications, we offer counseling services as part of your services. You will be assigned a licensed or certified substance use counselor who will get to know you and guide you along your recovery journey. We offer both individual and group counseling services.

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