Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, & Addiction

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Infographic

This infographic shows different types of medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction. This infographic is intended to present basic information on common medications and formulations available to consumers. For comprehensive information on all available medications for patients and health professionals, please visit the FDA’s webpages on medications for opioid use disorders and opioid overdose reversal medications. Additional information on medications for substance use disorders is available from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.