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Everything You Need to Know About Medications Like Suboxone, Vivitrol and Methadone for Treating Opioid Addiction, With Lauren Hoffman, Ph.D.

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When parents first hear about medications like Suboxone, methadone, or Vivitrol for treating their child’s opioid use disorder, many experience confusion, fear, or resistance. The stigma surrounding medication-assisted treatment runs deep, even though research clearly demonstrates these medications are the most effective intervention available. Dr. Lauren Hoffman, a postdoctoral research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital