Helping Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Rebuild Their Lives
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a chronic brain disease that some people can get from taking opioids often. OUD can lead to craving opioids and not being able to stop using them, which can cause major life problems. Waldo County General Hospital, in partnership with MaineHealth and Maine Behavioral Healthcare, help people in Waldo County suffering from OUD through an Integrated Medication-Assisted Treatment (IMAT) program.
The IMAT program combines talk therapy (either individual or group counseling) with medicines (buprenorphine/suboxone, methadone or naltrexone) that can control cravings and lessen withdrawal symptoms. The medicines help a person feel normal again so they can focus on therapy and rebuild their life. This therapy can continue as long as medically needed.
Where can I find treatment?
IMAT is offered throughout the MaineHealth system, to ensure that patients can get the best quality of care at the level they need, as close to home as possible. In Waldo County, treatment is offered in Belfast, Brooks, Lincolnville, and Stockton Springs.
Find an IMAT location near you.
Expanding Opioid Response in Waldo County
The Waldo County Recovery Committee (WCRC), of which WCGH is a member, supports a vibrant community by providing a deeper understanding of substance use and mental illness, reducing stigma, improving access to treatment, and supporting families and those impacted by substance use. Learn more about the WCRC.