National Institute on Drug Abuse

Substance Recovery · Maine · Free

NIDA — federal research on drug abuse and addiction including LGBTQ+ populations. For LGBTQ+ people seeking recovery from alcohol, drugs, or behavioral addictions in identity-affirming spaces. Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are all evidence-based options — providers can help you pick. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) doubles long-term recovery success vs abstinence-only programs. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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