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Opioid Use Help

Opioid use means taking a type of drug called an opioid which include both prescription medications used to treat strong pain like oxycodone or hydrocodone and illegal drugs like heroin. When used the right way under a doctor’s care, prescription opioids can help with pain. But if someone takes too much, takes them too often, or uses them without a doctor’s help, it can be dangerous.

This is called misusing opioids, and it can lead to serious health problems, addiction, or even overdose. When someone keeps using opioids even though it’s hurting their health, relationships, or daily life, they may have Opioid Use Disorder.

People with this disorder might feel a strong need to keep using, need more of the drug to feel the same effect (called tolerance), or feel sick when they stop (called withdrawal). Even though it’s a serious condition, help is available. With the right treatment, like medicine, counseling, and support—people can recover and live healthy lives.

Treatment, Recovery and Support Resources

Indiana Addiction Hotline:

The Indiana Addiction Hotline is a free, confidential, 24/7 support line for anyone in Indiana struggling with alcohol or drug use. Whether you're looking for treatment options, need someone to talk to, or want help for a loved one, trained specialists are available to listen and guide you. The hotline offers help finding local rehab centers and support groups, emotional support during a crisis, information about treatment programs and recovery options, and guidance for family members and friends.

  • Call: 866-395-8903
  • Indiana 2-1-1
    • Dial: 2-1-1 – Connects you to local treatment providers and community services
  • Crisis Support:
    • Dial: 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for mental health or substance use emergencies

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT):

Combines medicine with counseling to help people recover from opioid use disorder. The three FDA-approved medications are:

  • Methadone – Reduces withdrawal symptoms, available only at certified treatment centers.
  • Buprenorphine – Helps reduce cravings; can be prescribed by approved doctors.
  • Naltrexone – Blocks opioid effects; requires 7–10 days of no opioid use before starting.
  • Find certified treatment providers through the Indiana Addiction Treatment Finder

Overdose Prevention

  • Naloxone (Narcan®) is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.
  • It’s available for free in Indiana. You can request naloxone kits or find them at local NaloxBox locations and vending machines across Indiana using their interactive map
  • Website: www.overdoselifeline.org

FSSA and MDwise Help Pregnant Members Who Use Opioids

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) offers the Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program to pregnant members who are or have been impacted by substance use disorders.

The free program offers support while the mother is pregnant 12 months after the end of pregnancy. Mothers who join will have help getting prenatal and postpartum care. They will get support for physical and mental health, and treatment for substance use disorders.

The program is available to pregnant members in the state of Indiana. To be eligible, participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Pregnant or within 90 days of the end of pregnancy
  • Identify as having current or previous substance use.
  • Be eligible for or receive Medicaid health coverage.

To learn more:

Indiana Pregnancy Promise Flyer (English) (PDF)
Indiana Pregnancy Promise Flyer (Spanish) (PDF)

MDwise care management program

The MDwise Care Management team is here to help you stay healthy. They work with you, your doctors, your family, and caregivers to make a care plan that fits your needs. This plan can change as your health needs change.

The team can help you with your physical and mental health. They will help you set goals and learn how to take care of yourself. They want you to feel confident and make good choices for your health. Over time, they will help you become more independent and better at managing your own care.

Care management team members with assists you with:

  • Understanding your condition.
  • Understanding your medications.
  • Getting supplies and equipment you need.
  • Finding care from special doctors.
  • Finding additional resources to help manage your condition.
  • Scheduling appointments.
  • Talking to your doctors about your condition.

You, your provider, family members or caregivers can all request care management by completing an online referral form or by calling customer service. The online referral form is located at MDwise.org/cmdm-referral and MDwise customer service can be reached at 1-800-356-1204.

Sources

  1. Indiana Addiction Hotline & Treatment Services
    Indiana Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder.
    https://www.in.gov/recovery/treatment/
  2. Overdose Lifeline – Naloxone & Education
    Overdose Lifeline, Inc.
    https://www.overdoselifeline.org/
  3. Opioid Use Disorder – Definition & Treatment
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/treatment/opioid-use-disorder.html
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
    https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/asam-national-practice-guideline-treatment-opioid-use-disorder
  4. Indiana Region of Narcotics Anonymous (NA Indiana)
    https://www.naindiana.org/
  5. Al-Anon Family Groups – Indiana
    Indiana Al-Anon Family Groups.
    https://indiana-al-anon.org/
    National Al-Anon Meeting Finder.
    https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/

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