Recovery looks different for everyone. For many people, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is one of the tools that helps make recovery possible. Calvert County has health care providers and programs ready to support you if you or a loved one is interested in MOUD.
This site is brought to you by the Calvert County Health Department Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA).
Medication can unlock new recovery possibilities
Recovery looks different for everyone. For many people, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is one of the tools that helps make recovery possible. Calvert County has health care providers and programs ready to support you if you or a loved one is interested in MOUD.
This site is brought to you by the Calvert County Health Department.
What Is MOUD?
MOUD is a proven treatment that helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms so people can focus on recovery. FDA-approved medications are Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone.
Each medication works differently. A health care provider can help determine what may be right for you. Many people use medication as part of their treatment and recovery, alongside counseling, 12-step programs, support from family or peers, and lifestyle changes. Research shows that MOUD improves recovery outcomes and lowers the risk of overdose.
Calvert County LBHA can work with you or a loved one to connect to an MOUD provider and other support for recovery.
Methadone
Helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Most common brand names are Methadose and Dolophone
Buprenorphine
Helps lower cravings and withdrawal symptoms by working on the same brain receptors as opioids
Most common brand names are Suboxone and Subutex
Naltrexone
Blocks opioids from working in the brain to help recovery
Most common brand names are Vivitrol (monthly shot) or ReVia
What Is MOUD?
MOUD is a proven treatment that helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms so people can focus on recovery. FDA-approved medications are Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone.
Each medication works differently. A health care provider can help determine what may be right for you. Many people use medication as part of their treatment and recovery, alongside counseling, 12-step programs, support from family or peers, and lifestyle changes. Research shows that MOUD improves recovery outcomes and lowers the risk of overdose.
Calvert County LBHA can work with you or a loved one to connect to an MOUD provider and other support for recovery.
Methadone
Helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Most common brand names are Methadose and Dolophone
Buprenorphine
Helps lower cravings and withdrawal symptoms by working on the same brain receptors as opioids
Most common brand names are Suboxone and Subutex
Naltrexone
Blocks opioids from working in the brain to help recovery
Most common brand names are Vivitrol (monthly shot) or ReVia
The Keys to Your Recovery
Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. For people in Calvert County, medication is often one piece of a larger picture.
The Keys to Your Recovery
Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. For people in Calvert County, medication is often one piece of a larger picture.
MOUDWorksForMe.org is a program of the Calvert County Health Department
Medication can
unlock new
recovery
possibilities.
MOUDWorksForMe.org is a program of the Calvert County Health Department
Medication can
unlock new
recovery
possibilities.
