Treatment for Opioid Use

Medication-assisted treatment is the most effective way to help you end opioid dependence and stay opioid-free.

How It Works

When you join our Medications for Substance Use Disorder (MSUD) program, you get more than medications. We provide:

• One-on-one counseling designed for your specific situation
• Behavioral therapy to help you control your opioid use and triggers
• Medical supervision to keep you on track and optimize your treatment

This is an evidence-based treatment that's providing results in other states, and is now available for Mississippians through our county health department.

The Benefits

Our goal for you is full recovery from opioids and the ability to live a self-directed life. This treatment can also:

• Prevent life-threatening opioid overdoses.
• Reduce the urge to use opioids.
• Help prevent relapses.
• Increase your ability to get a job and do well in it.
• Have a healthier baby if you are pregnant.
• Help you stay in treatment to reach your goals.

Who Can Get Treatment

Anyone aged 15 or older is eligible for this treatment for opioid use disorder. You do not need to be referred by a doctor – just sign up below for an evaluation.

No-Cost Treatment

If you qualify for our medication-assisted treatment program, you receive our services at no out-of-pocket cost to you regardless of insurance status.

Due to the impact of the recent federal government shutdown and the MSDH’s commitment to provide quality healthcare to our existing patients, the MSDH is temporarily unable to accept any new referrals at this time.