Those not sick enough for hospitalization can be quarantined. Their quarantine would be much more likely to succeed — and much more humane — if medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine was provided. Methadone and buprenorphine prevent withdrawal symptoms by binding to the same receptors to which heroin and other opioids bind, preventing the horrible withdrawal symptoms feared by people addicted to opioids and reducing craving as well. An added benefit from quarantining on MAT is that, when the quarantine is lifted, many of the patients may decide to continue with the MAT and work toward recovery.