Opioid Dependence can Be Treated

Opioid Dependence Can Be Treated

Opioid dependence—addiction to opioid prescription painkillers, such as OxyContin®, Vicodin®, Percocet®, and Actiq®,* or to heroin—can be devastating, and overcoming it can be challenging. But there are private, confidential treatment options that can help.

No one has to struggle with opioid dependence alone. Effective therapies, such as medication-assisted treatment combined with counseling, are available.

Why can’t I just do it on my own? Learn why getting help is so important.

Do you need treatment? Does someone you know? Know the signs.

Get Help

Finding the courage to take the first step isn’t easy—but you don’t have to go it alone. A certified physician and a counselor can help you take steps to overcome your opioid dependence.

The first step? Connect with a doctor who can treat opioid dependence in the privacy of his or her office.

Why getting help is so important. With many medical conditions, most of us know to seek help. Few people would try to conquer a chronic condition like diabetes or asthma without a doctor’s guidance, through willpower alone. Like those conditions, opioid dependence needs treatment.

Get help at home. For many people, talking to family members and friends about seeking help is also an important step. Family members and friends may be happy to help you seek treatment, stick with it, and make this positive change. Sign up for support. The Here to Help® Program is a confidential support program that can help start you or your loved one on the road to recovery. Sign up now.

You should know: Your doctor is your best source of information about your treatment. Here to Help Care Coaches do not give medical advice or answer treatment questions, and Care Coaching is not a substitute for professional counseling or therapy. Having support is not a guarantee that you will meet your treatment goals.

Learn how to ask for help. Get more ideas.

How have others done it? Hear real-life stories.

*All brand names above are the property of their respective owners. Vicodin is a registered trademark of Knoll Pharmaceuticals, now Abbott Laboratories. Percocet is a registered trademark of Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Actiq is a registered trademark of Cephalon, Inc. OxyContin is a registered trademark of Purdue Frederick Company.