Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) managed Greg's cravings and withdrawals so he could focus on his recovery.
Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is a proven, effective treatment for people in recovery—and for Greg, it ended up being the tool that saved his life. "There's a chemical imbalance I have," Greg explains when describing his substance use disorder, "and this methadone has saved my life in my eyes." Now, Greg wants to combat the stigma surrounding MOUD. There are many pathways to recovery, and for many people, MOUD has proven to be a resource that works.