Alcohol & Other Drugs

Buprenorphine is a recently approved medication for the treatment of some heroin and other opioid drug users that can be administered by physicians in primary-care based settings. It is not intended to replace methadone therapy. Rather, physician-administered opioid treatment with buprenorphine is an alternative treatment option. For more information on Buprenorphine, including physician training and a listing of approved physicians, please go to http://www.buprenorphine.samhsa.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions about Civil Commitment of those with Substance Abuse problems and other Options.