Opioid Substitution Treatment information sheets

These info sheets were written by consumers for consumers.

We are happy for other services to adapt the information sheets for their own use and recommend that the consumers of your service are included in this process. Please ensure all reference to the Auckland Opioid Treatment Service is removed.

Find out more about Auckland Opioid Treatment Service.

AOTS

1. Opioid treatment with AOTS

Feb 2016

2. Facts about OST medications

Mar 2023

3. Accidental overdose

Feb 2016

4. Recovery and treatment planning

Feb 2016

5. Clinical tests: blood, urine, etc.

Feb 2016

6. OST at a community pharmacy

Feb 2016

7. Managing scripts

Mar 2023

8. OST and Holidays in NZ and overseas

Feb 2016

9. Shared care with your GP

Mar 2023

10. Coming off OST

Feb 2016

11. Involuntary withdrawal

Feb 2016

12. Pregnancy and OST

Feb 2016

13. Driving and OST

Feb 2016

14. Methadone and medication interactions

Feb 2016

15. In the event of a disaster

Feb 2016