​Evidence-Based Practices: Medication Addiction Treatment

Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) Guide

Department of Health developed a Medication Addiction Treatment Guide to assist Alaska providers in implementing opioid treatment services. Medication Addiction Treatment is an evidence-based approach to treating opioid use disorders with one of three medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone. This guide focuses on understanding how to use buprenorphine and naltrexone in office-based settings in conjunction with behavioral health treatment and supports.

• Medication Addiction Treatment Guide 2nd Edition, February 2021

Key components for delivering community-based, medication assisted treatment services for opioid use disorders in Alaska

• Alaska Emergency Department Buprenorphine Guide
• Alaska Patient Guide for Beginning Buprenorphine Treatment
• Alaska MAT Toolkit

Related websites

• Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
• Opioids in Alaska
• SAMHSA Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)