What are the benefits of MAR? 

MAR has been shown to offer a number of different benefits for individuals receiving treatment. One of the vital benefits of treatment is improved patient survival. Studies have also shown an increase in patient retention in treatment and an increase in a patient’s ability to gain and maintain employment. MAR can decrease cravings, and hazardous opiate use and other illegal activity among people with substance use disorders and help promote recovery.

More on MAR  

MAR is an evidence-based practice used by medical professionals to help combat the substance use disorder crisis. Medications such as buprenorphine and methadone have been consistently proven effective in treating opioid use disorder. In recent years, extended-release naltrexone and naloxone (also known as Narcan) have also been approved for the treatment of opioid dependence and shown evidence of effectiveness. Educating about and improving access to naloxone has become an increasingly important part of local efforts to combat opioid overdose and death. These MAR medications can be prescribed in a responsible manner to someone with an opioid addiction if fit. These medications are used to manage dependence and addiction to short-acting opioids such as heroin, morphine, and codeine, as well as semi-synthetic opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone.