Medication-Assisted Treatment in Arkansas
QuickMD currently does not offer addiction treatment online in Arkansas for substance use disorders, including treatment with Suboxone®, but we hope to soon. Join our waitlist to get notified when we launch.
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How to access addiction treatment in Arkansas
Right now, we don’t offer addiction treatment in Arkansas, but we hope to soon. In the meantime, we want to make sure you have the information you need to find support.
Here are a few places you can start:
- Arkansas 211: Call 211 or 1-866-489-6983 anytime to get connected to free, confidential help for addiction treatment, housing, food, and other local resources. Available 24/7.
- Arkansas Peer Recovery: Connect with trained peer specialists who have lived experience with addiction and recovery. They can offer support, guidance, and help you navigate the recovery process.
- Recovery Centers of Arkansas: Offers residential and outpatient treatment programs for individuals dealing with substance use. They provide counseling, group therapy, and support tailored to your recovery needs.
- Explore supportive housing through Our House if you need a stable place to recover.
- Learn about treatment services through the Arkansas Division of Aging, Adult, & Behavioral Health Services at humanservices.arkansas.gov.
- Apply for Arkansas Medicaid: See if you’re eligible for covered addiction treatment services.
- Search findtreatment.gov for a national directory of treatment programs searchable by ZIP code and type of care.
If you or someone you love is facing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 is available 24/7 by call or text. You don’t have to go through it alone.
Why virtual addiction treatment matters in Arkansas
In Arkansas, where so many towns are spread out and neighbors often know each other by name, asking for help with addiction can feel tough. Distance, work, and fear of being judged can keep people from getting the support they need, right when they need it most.
And while those barriers are real, the need for support hasn’t gone away. The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership reported that in 2023, compared to 2022, overdose deaths totaled 510 fatalities. During this time, Arkansas saw a 13.7% decline in drug overdose deaths, but the state’s opioid dispensing rate remains one of the highest in the nation at 71.5 prescriptions per 100 people, according to the CDC. Notably, in 2017, Arkansas state records show the rate exceeded 100 prescriptions per 100 people.
These numbers indicate a pressing need for legislative change and accessible care options like virtual addiction treatment.
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Services we do offer in Arkansas
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Frequently asked questions about MAT in Arkansas
The Stop Stigma campaign is a collaborative initiative led by the Arkansas Medical Society, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Office of the State Drug Director. Its primary goal is to combat the negative perceptions and language surrounding substance use disorders (SUD), which often deter individuals from seeking necessary treatment.
Arkansas has enacted multiple policies to address the opioid crisis, including expanded access to MAT, naloxone distribution, and improved provider training.
Naloxone distribution has been a major focus. Since late 2022, the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP) has distributed over 86,000 doses of naloxone to community organizations, resulting in more than 2,000 documented overdose reversals. Arkansas has further expanded overdose prevention efforts with a Collegiate Naloxone Campaign, launched under Act 811.
The length of MAT depends on what works best for you. Some people find a few months of treatment is enough, while others may benefit from staying on MAT longer to support lasting recovery. Your care team will work with you to regularly check your progress and adjust your treatment plan to fit your needs.