Getting Help for Opioid Addiction: Treatment at Primary Care and Reducing Stigma

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is committed to helping patients on their recovery from opioid use disorders.

Our medication for addiction program (sometimes referred to as MAT) is designed to treat people who have substance use disorders at primary care practices, just like they might receive care for issues like asthma or diabetes. Treatment may include the prescription of medication (such as suboxone and vivitrol) and behavioral health counseling for safe and effective recovery from opioid use disorder. Research shows that using medication to treat opioid addiction under the supervision of a doctor reduces withdrawal symptoms and reduces the risk of opioid overdose.

Our team of providers have specialized training in the treatment of opioid use disorders in office-based settings. If you are interested in learning more about the program or scheduling an initial appointment with an addiction specialist, please call our Addiction Medicine team at 717-544-1427.