Baltimore, Maryland's largest city, faces one of the nation's most severe opioid crises — with overdose rates far exceeding the national average. From West Baltimore to East Baltimore, Dundalk, Towson, Catonsville, and communities throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County, thousands of residents struggle with opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder every year. Icon Medicine brings board-certified medication-assisted treatment (MAT) directly to Baltimore residents via secure telehealth — no commute, no waiting room, no stigma.
Baltimore has been at the center of the U.S. opioid epidemic for decades. The city's overdose death rate consistently ranks among the highest of any major American city. But access to evidence-based treatment has historically been a barrier — long waitlists, clinic stigma, transportation hurdles, and insurance red tape keep too many Baltimoreans from getting the care they need and deserve.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with clinical oversight to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). For OUD, buprenorphine (Suboxone) reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings without producing a high. For AUD, naltrexone blocks the brain's reward response to alcohol, dramatically reducing the urge to drink.
Icon Medicine eliminates every barrier Baltimore residents face. Our board-certified providers are licensed in Maryland and can prescribe Suboxone or naltrexone via a secure telehealth visit — from any neighborhood in Baltimore City or Baltimore County. No waiting room. No commute. Same-day appointments available.
Whether you're in Federal Hill, Fells Point, Hampden, Pigtown, Dundalk, or anywhere across the Baltimore metro area, recovery is accessible today.
You may be a strong candidate for telehealth MAT if any of the following apply. No referral required. No prior treatment history needed. We meet Baltimore residents exactly where they are.
Using prescription opioids (Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Fentanyl) or heroin and experiencing cravings, withdrawal, or loss of control. Baltimore's fentanyl crisis has made access to rapid treatment more critical than ever.
Drinking more than intended, unable to cut back, experiencing cravings, or continuing to drink despite negative consequences. Naltrexone and Vivitrol are FDA-approved MAT options for AUD — available via telehealth anywhere in Maryland.
Want to avoid clinic waiting rooms or being seen at a local pharmacy picking up addiction medication. 100% telehealth means treatment stays between you and your provider. Prescriptions sent to any pharmacy in Baltimore.
Recently completed inpatient or outpatient detox and want medication support to maintain recovery. Relapsed after prior treatment and ready for a medication-supported approach. We help Baltimore residents build on whatever progress they've made.
Baltimore's public transit doesn't always make clinic visits easy. Telehealth removes transportation entirely. All you need is a smartphone or computer. Appointments available early morning, evenings, and weekends.
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms right now — sweating, nausea, muscle aches, anxiety, insomnia. We can often start buprenorphine the same day your appointment begins, providing rapid relief for Baltimore residents in active withdrawal.
We've removed every barrier between Baltimore residents and evidence-based addiction treatment. Here's exactly what happens from your first call to your first prescription.
Schedule online at any time or call (240) 966-4266 during business hours. We offer same-day video appointments for Baltimore residents. No referral required. No paperwork ahead of time. Your visit is 100% private — HIPAA-compliant and protected under 42 CFR Part 2 federal confidentiality laws for substance use disorder treatment.
Your board-certified provider reviews your substance use history, current medications, and any relevant medical history. For opioid use disorder, we use the COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) to assess your readiness for buprenorphine induction. For alcohol use disorder, we assess drinking patterns, frequency, and any withdrawal symptoms (important for AUD safety planning) to determine whether oral naltrexone or monthly Vivitrol is the right fit.
If you're in mild-to-moderate opioid withdrawal, we can prescribe buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) the same day. The prescription is sent electronically to any pharmacy you choose in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, or surrounding areas — CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Giant, independent pharmacies. Most fill it within a few hours.
We schedule close follow-up telehealth appointments during your first two weeks to ensure your dose is right. For most Baltimore patients, cravings reduce significantly within 48–72 hours of starting buprenorphine. Withdrawal symptoms typically resolve within 24 hours of the first dose. We adjust as needed until you feel stable.
After stabilization, we meet monthly via telehealth to monitor your progress, renew prescriptions, adjust dosing if needed, and address any co-occurring mental health needs like anxiety or depression. We can also connect you with Baltimore-area counselors, peer support specialists, and recovery community organizations.
There is no arbitrary timeline. Evidence strongly supports longer MAT duration for better outcomes. When you and your provider agree the time is right, we create a personalized tapering plan. We also help Baltimore patients connect with local recovery resources, including the Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems network and community-based peer support programs.
Baltimore deserves addiction treatment that meets patients where they are — without barriers, without judgment, and without long waits. Here's why Icon Medicine is the right choice for Baltimore residents seeking MAT.
Our physicians are board-certified in family medicine and hold DEA-X waivers to prescribe buprenorphine. Fully licensed in Maryland to provide telehealth MAT to Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents.
We know the opioid crisis in Baltimore is urgent. When you're ready for help today, we make it happen today. Same-day video appointments mean you can start Suboxone before the end of the day you call.
No clinic waiting room. No risk of running into neighbors in a West Baltimore waiting room. Treatment is entirely between you and your provider. Prescriptions sent electronically — you pick them up like any other medication.
Baltimore residents deserve to be treated with dignity. Our providers understand addiction as a medical condition, not a character flaw. You will be treated with compassion and respect at every visit — no lectures, no judgment.
We treat both opioid use disorder (buprenorphine/Suboxone) and alcohol use disorder (naltrexone/Vivitrol) — two of Baltimore's most pressing addiction challenges. One practice, comprehensive MAT care.
Evening and weekend telehealth slots available. If you work shifts, take care of family, or have any reason a 9–5 clinic schedule doesn't work, we accommodate you. Recovery shouldn't require quitting your job.
Everything you need to know before your first MAT telehealth appointment with Icon Medicine as a Baltimore-area resident.
Under current DEA regulations, buprenorphine can be prescribed via telehealth without an in-person visit. Maryland law fully supports telehealth MAT — Icon Medicine's providers are DEA-licensed and Maryland-state-licensed to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine.
Baltimore residents can receive the same standard of care via telehealth as they would in a physical clinic — with greater convenience and privacy.
Your records are protected by HIPAA and by 42 CFR Part 2 — a federal law that specifically protects substance use disorder treatment records with even stronger privacy protections than standard HIPAA.
We will never disclose your treatment to your employer, family members, or anyone else without your explicit written consent. Baltimore residents can get help without fear of professional or social consequences.
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Answers to the most common questions we receive from Baltimore-area residents about MAT telehealth. Still have questions? Call us at (240) 966-4266.
No. You do not need to visit any office — in Baltimore or anywhere else — to start MAT with Icon Medicine. Our entire program is conducted via secure telehealth video or phone visits. You can start from your home in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Towson, Dundalk, Catonsville, or anywhere in Maryland. The prescription is sent electronically to your chosen pharmacy. Under current DEA and Maryland regulations, buprenorphine can be prescribed via telehealth without a prior in-person visit.
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including Maryland Medicaid, Medicare Part B, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, CareFirst, and most commercial plans. Since the Mental Health Parity Act, substance use disorder treatment must be covered at the same level as other medical care. For Baltimore residents covered by Maryland Medicaid (HealthChoice), MAT telehealth is generally covered with minimal or no cost-sharing. We verify your insurance before your appointment — no obligation. Self-pay options are available for uninsured Baltimore patients starting at $150 for the initial consultation.
In most cases, same day. If you call in the morning and are in mild-to-moderate opioid withdrawal (typically 8–12 hours since your last dose of short-acting opioids, or 24+ hours for longer-acting opioids), you can have a telehealth visit within hours and receive your Suboxone prescription sent to a Baltimore-area pharmacy the same day. Most pharmacies fill it within 2–4 hours. For alcohol use disorder, naltrexone can also be prescribed during your first visit with no need to wait for a withdrawal window.
Yes. Multiple peer-reviewed studies, including research published after the COVID-19 pandemic's rapid expansion of telehealth MAT, have found that telehealth buprenorphine treatment produces outcomes equivalent to in-person treatment — and in some measures better, due to higher retention rates. Patients who receive telehealth MAT are more likely to stay in treatment, in part because it removes the transportation and scheduling barriers that often cause drop-out. The medication itself — buprenorphine or naltrexone — works regardless of whether it was prescribed in person or via video visit.
We can conduct appointments by phone if video is not possible. A strong internet connection is not required — a standard mobile phone call works fine for telehealth MAT visits. If you have concerns about your internet access in your Baltimore neighborhood, simply let us know when you book and we will conduct your visit by phone call instead of video. Access to treatment should never be limited by connectivity. Additionally, many Baltimore Public Library branches offer free internet access if needed for a video appointment.
Yes, absolutely. Icon Medicine treats both opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) for Baltimore residents. For AUD, we prescribe FDA-approved naltrexone — available as a daily oral tablet or as a monthly Vivitrol injection (which removes the need to remember a daily pill). Naltrexone works by blocking the brain's reward response to alcohol, significantly reducing cravings and the pleasurable effects of drinking. Studies show it reduces heavy drinking days by up to 25% and increases abstinence rates. You do not need any history of opioid use to be treated for AUD at Icon Medicine. Both conditions are treated with the same non-judgmental, evidence-based approach.
MAT is covered by most insurance plans. Baltimore residents on Maryland Medicaid often have full coverage for telehealth MAT visits and prescriptions. We accept:
Not sure if your plan is covered? Call us at (240) 966-4266 and we'll verify your benefits before your Baltimore appointment — no obligation, no hassle.
You don't have to wait for a clinic opening, fight traffic to an appointment, or sit in a waiting room. Icon Medicine brings board-certified MAT directly to you — wherever you are in Baltimore. Same-day appointments available now.
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