Opioid Treatment

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• Naloxone Legislation

  This page lists highlighted opioid and naloxone related legislation in Connecticut.

• Naloxone (Narcan) Initiative

  Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a prescription medication that reverses opioid overdoses.

• Opioid Services

  DMHAS opioid services available statewide in Connecticut

• Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

  There is a range of treatment options for those who struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD). With the right care, support, and treatment, recovery is possible — there is life with OUD.

• Prevention and Treatment

• Substance Use Disorder Walk-In Assessment Centers

• Preventing Opioid Misuse

• Preventing Fatal Opioid Overdoses

  Naloxone, often referred to by the brand name Narcan®, is a prescription medication used in the event of an opioid overdose. If given quickly, it can help reverse the effects of the overdose and save the person’s life.

• Methadone Treatment Programs in Connecticut

  Methadone is a form of medication assisted treatment (MAT) used to treat opioid use disorder. Below is a list of methadone treatment programs in Connecticut.

• Opioid Services

  DMHAS opioid services available statewide in Connecticut