Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) For Opioid Use Disorder

Determine if they are better suited for Rapid Start of Self-Directed Start

Universal algorithm - doesn’t matter what they are using - methadone, fentanyl, black tar... whatever!

Standard ED Start - they are kicking in front of you

To be used for patients who are not actively withdrawing in the ED (recent opioid use)

Unique considerations for patients using fentanyl or who have had complex buprenorphine transitions in the past

You can start Buprenorphine (Bup) Immediately after a suspected opioid overdose has been reversed with naloxone.

Information on buprenorphine for admitted patients

Info on starting long-acting injectable buprenorphine in the emergency department