Medication-Assisted Treatment in Arizona

Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It affects people in every corner of Arizona. In 2022, Arizona experienced 1,927 opioid overdose deaths as reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, with prescription and synthetic opioids contributing to 97.2% of these cases. This translates to more than five lives lost each day due to opioid overdoses.

For many, the hardest part isn’t admitting they need help. It’s finding care that fits their life.

Virtual addiction treatment makes it easier for people to start recovery without putting their lives on hold. It creates room for privacy, dignity, and flexibility, so someone can talk to a provider without having to explain time away from work, find childcare, or worry about who might see them walk into a clinic.

It’s not just about convenience. It’s about giving people more ways to say yes to help. More ways to keep going, even when things feel heavy. More chances to stay connected to support even on hard days, on good days, and every day in between.

When treatment is just a click away, more people can get the care they deserve. That matters for individuals, for families, and for the health of Arizona.

Arizona is expanding access to care through a mix of policy, funding, and on-the-ground services. In 2024, Senate Bill 1535 helped improve transparency and quality in opioid treatment programs, ensuring that services reimbursed by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) meet standards that support patient safety and effective care.

The AHCCCS Medical Policy Manual further guides treatment providers on operating medication units, both mobile and fixed, so that care can reach people where they live, including rural or underserved areas.

Arizona has received over $1 billion from opioid settlement funds, with more than half dedicated to local communities through the One Arizona Agreement. These funds support programs that focus on prevention, education, and expanding treatment options designed with patient needs in mind.

Medicaid plays an important role in funding substance use disorder treatment in Arizona, with the AHCCCS allocating about $776 million toward these services in 2024. The state’s Medicaid program covers all three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder, as well as naloxone, providing treatment options for residents.

These combined efforts demonstrate Arizona’s ongoing commitment to expanding and improving access to addiction treatment and behavioral health services for its residents.

How QuickMD supports access to MAT in Arizona

QuickMD helps Arizona residents start or continue Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) from home through easy, private video visits with our licensed providers.

When you meet with our care team, you’ll find professionals who listen without judgment and understand the challenges you’re facing.

By offering private, affordable telemedicine care, we reduce the logistical and emotional burdens that often stand between people and the support they need.

1. Give your routine an anchor

Choose one small, grounding action you can do every day, like making your bed, lighting a candle before your meds, or taking a short walk at the same time each evening. When everything else feels uncertain, this anchor can help steady you.

2. Track patterns, not perfection

Instead of only focusing on whether you stayed 100% on plan, look for trends. Are certain times of day harder? Is your mood linked to sleep? These insights help you understand your own rhythm and adjust with care, not criticism.

3. Celebrate quiet wins

Not every victory is loud. Some days, success looks like showing up to your appointment, taking your meds on time, or walking away from a trigger. Think about keeping a “quiet wins” journal or voice memo log. These small choices build big change.

4. Be picky about your inputs

What you watch, scroll, or listen to affects your mindset. Choose media and voices that support your healing, not glamorize old habits. Follow accounts or podcasts that remind you recovery is strength, not shame.