Clinical trial results support use of weekly extended-release buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder during pregnancy

Monday, March 16, 2026 NIH-supported study shows this treatment resulted in higher rates of illicit opioid abstinence than current standard of care. ...

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: Medication and More

Several different medications can treat opioid addiction. Methadone and buprenorphine are two drugs that decrease ...

Treating opioid addiction in jails improves treatment engagement, reduces overdose deaths and reincarceration

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 NIH-funded study demonstrates life-saving potential of providing medications for opioid use ...