6.8: Psychoactive Substances and Medications to Treat Substance Use and Withdrawal
Information about the effects of substances such alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs is discussed in the “ Substances: Use, Intoxication, and Overdose ” section of the “Substance Use Disorders” chapter.
Medications to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid disorder include buprenorphine-naloxone, methadone, naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram. These medications are discussed in the “ Treatment and Recovery Services ” subsection of the “Substance Use Disorders” chapter.
Medications used to manage symptoms of substance withdrawal/detoxification include buprenorphine, methadone, and Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists (such as clonidine and lofexidine). Read more about these medications in the “ Withdrawal Management/Detoxification ” section of the “Substance Use Disorders” chapter.