Adult Drug Courts and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence – In Brief

Adult Drug Courts and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence – In Brief is available from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) highlights the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder in drug courts. It reviews effective medications, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. The guide also provides strategies to increase the use of MAT in drug court programs (SAMHSA, 2014).