Locating Addiction Specialists and Psychosocial Treatment Providers

Physicians who do not want to prescribe buprenorphine should maintain a list of local treatment providers where they can refer patients when an opioid use disorder is identified or suspected.

Physicians who are starting a buprenorphine practice should assemble a list of treatment providers in their area where you can refer patients for psychosocial treatment. It is also helpful to contact a few other buprenorphine providers in your area in case a consultation is needed, a complication arises, for back-up for vacations, or for other unforeseen emergencies (so that patients can still get treatment or prescriptions if you are unavailable).