The US is in the grip of a devastating opioid crisis. Abstinence-based treatment without MAT has been found to have low success rates. This presentation will review the 3 major types of Medication Assisted Treatment and present the strengths and weaknesses of each one. After attending this presentation, the attendee will be able to: 1. Understand the magnitude and causes of the current opioid crisis. 2. Understand the different types of MAT 3) Understand the strengths and weaknesses in the application of each type of MAT.