Recovery Is
Achievable With
Medication-
Assisted
Recovery
For those looking to quit opioids like heroin or fentanyl, Medication-Assisted Recovery is an effective form of treatment that uses medications and optional behavioral counseling to bring recovery within reach.
Recovery Is
Achievable With
Medication-
Assisted
Recovery
For those looking to quit opioids like heroin or fentanyl, Medication-Assisted Recovery is an effective form of treatment that uses medications and optional behavioral counseling to bring recovery within reach.
Is twice as effective
Medication-Assisted Recovery works for most people
Achieves long-term recovery
Is twice as effective
The Benefits of Recovery Medications
Every medication works a bit differently, and here are some key benefits:
Eases Symptoms
Curbs cravings, reduces withdrawal symptoms, and blocks the effects of opioids.
Reduces Overdoses
Medication keeps you safer by lowering the chance of experiencing an overdose.
Well-Being
Improves your quality of life, level of functioning, and ability to handle stress.
More Afforable Care
This treatment can lower health care costs compared to trying to quit cold turkey.
Flexible Treatment Options
That Fit Your Lifestyle
Buprenorphine
(Suboxone®, Subutex®, Probuphine®)Type:
Daily pill, dissolvable strip, or monthly injection
Location:
Prescription pills can be taken at home, injection is given at a clinic
Support:
Can be paired with optional counseling
Benefit:
Can be taken after you’ve been opioid-free for just 12–24 hours, can be taken at home, helps with cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Naltrexone
Type:
Monthly injection or tablet
Location:
Given at a clinic
Support:
Can be paired with optional counseling
Benefit:
Gives you the most independence and reduces opioid cravings
Methadone
Type:
Daily liquid medication
Location:
Given at a clinic
Support:
Daily clinician support and optional counseling
Benefit:
Daily clinic visits give you added structure to your recovery and a daily check-in on your progress.
Start Today by Connecting
With a Specialist
Speak With a Specialist
Call 833-234-6343
Learn About Options
Text “HELP” to 833234
Visit a Clinic
Find a Local Provider
Learn How to Start Your Treatment
Start NowRecovery is possible with the right help. Explore your treatment options by doing any of the following:
Call 833-234-6343Text “HELP” to 833234
Find a local health care provider
These services are supported fully through a State Opioid Response (SOR) grant to the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (TI-081699).
These services are supported fully through a State Opioid Response (SOR) grant to the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (TI-081699).
Recovery is possible with the right help. Explore your treatment options by doing any of the following:
