Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Evidence-Based Support for Opioid Recovery

 

At Meridian Health Services, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling, therapy, recovery support, and structured clinical care to help individuals manage opioid use disorder safely and effectively. MOUD is sometimes referred to as medication treatment and is recognized as an evidence-based approach to supporting long-term recovery. 

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For many individuals, MOUD can help:



  • Reduce cravings
  • Decrease withdrawal symptoms
  • Lower the risk of relapse
  • Improve treatment retention
  • Support long-term recovery stability

 

Medication treatment is not a replacement for recovery work — it is one component of a comprehensive treatment plan that may include therapy, peer support, mental health treatment, relapse prevention education, and ongoing clinical care.

 

At Meridian Health Services, treatment is individualized, evidence-based, and focused on whole-person recovery.