Medication for Opioid & Alcohol Use Disorder
Treatment That Works — Without Putting Your Life on Hold
Opioid and alcohol use disorders are medical conditions with effective medication treatments. Buprenorphine and naltrexone substantially reduce cravings, withdrawal, and overdose risk, and are recommended as first-line care. Treatment is outpatient, confidential, and compatible with work and family obligations.
What We Offer
Buprenorphine (Suboxone) — for opioid use disorder, including induction and maintenance
Naltrexone — for opioid or alcohol use disorder
Acamprosate and disulfiram — additional options for alcohol use disorder
Treatment for co-occurring conditions — depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD frequently accompany substance use disorders and treating both improves outcomes
Confidentiality
Your records here are protected by a federal rule that's stricter than standard medical privacy — nothing is shared with employers, family, or anyone else without your written permission.
Telehealth
Buprenorphine treatment can be started and maintained by telehealth, including by phone where video isn't possible. DEA rules currently permit this without a prior in-person visit.
Getting Started
A confidential evaluation, in person or by video
Discussion of which medication fits your history and goals
Induction planning — what to expect and when to take the first dose
Frequent early follow-up, spacing out as you stabilize
No requirement to be abstinent, in a program, or "ready" before calling
If you need help right now
NY HOPEline — 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or text HOPENY (467369)
Free and confidential, 24/7. Staffed by trained addiction and mental health professionals, including peers with lived experience. Available in English, Spanish, Bengali, Traditional Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, and 170+ other languages by interpreter. Services are available regardless of ability to pay.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988
SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information.
In an emergency, call 911.
Finding treatment
FindTreatment.gov — SAMHSA's national treatment locator
NY OASAS — oasas.ny.gov — New York's addiction services agency, including a searchable directory of certified programs statewide
Naloxone (Narcan)
Naloxone reverses opioid overdose and is available without a prescription at New York pharmacies. New York's Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program can cover up to $40 of out-of-pocket cost.
If you use opioids, keep naloxone on hand and make sure someone close to you knows where it is.
Support groups
SMART Recovery · Narcotics Anonymous · Alcoholics Anonymous
For families: Al-Anon · Nar-Anon
