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PROUD - Parents Recovering from Opioid Use Disorders
PROUD serves pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders including opioid use disorder in the Greater Hartford and New Britain areas.
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Women’s Services Practice Improvement Collaborative
The Women’s Services Practice Improvement Collaborative is designed to enhance DMHAS' behavioral health service system for women. The goal was to improve the quality of services for women receiving substance use treatment in Connecticut, and thus the treatment outcomes, by participation in a recovery-oriented treatment system of care, incorporating current best practices in gender-responsive and trauma-informed programming.
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Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)/Family Care Plan
Recent changes to federal legislation around the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (CARA) have outlined new state mandates requiring data collection around the impact of substance exposed infants and development of plans of safe care nationwide.
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This page lists highlighted opioid and naloxone related legislation in Connecticut.
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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.
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DMHAS opioid services available statewide in Connecticut
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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.
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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.
LiveLOUD
LiveLOUD was launched to prevent, discourage and destigmatize opioid addiction by reaching those who have been most directly impacted by the opioid crisis and connecting them with the necessary treatment, support and resources so they may begin their path of recovery.
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
If you find that you are drinking more than you’d like, it may be time to reach for something other than alcohol. Get tips for cutting back, treatment options, and support.