Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders effectively. It provides a comprehensive approach to recovery.
Understand MAT
MAT is a treatment approach for substance use disorders that combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies.
MAT helps by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings, allowing individuals to focus on their recovery and counseling.
MAT is for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and other substance dependencies who seek a comprehensive treatment approach.
MAT improves recovery outcomes by stabilizing brain chemistry, reducing the euphoric effects of substances, and supporting overall physical and mental health.
MAT medications alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to abstain from substance use.
MAT helps prevent relapse by maintaining medication adherence and supporting long-term recovery through counseling and behavioral therapies.
Which Medication Do We Use?
Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone)
Use: This combination is used to treat opioid use disorder by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Naloxone is included to deter misuse of the medication.
How It Works: Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist that partially stimulates opioid receptors, helping to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids and discourages misuse by causing withdrawal symptoms if the medication is misused.
Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
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Use: This combination is used to treat opioid use disorder by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Naloxone is included to deter misuse of the medication.
How It Works: Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist that partially stimulates opioid receptors, helping to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids and discourages misuse by causing withdrawal symptoms if the medication is misused.
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Use: While not typically a primary treatment medication in MAT, naloxone is an essential tool for emergency situations. It is used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses and is often provided to patients as a safety measure.
How It Works: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly displaces opioids from their receptors in the brain, reversing the effects of an overdose.
Integrations With Our Other Programs
- Integration with Other Treatment Modalities: MAT is seamlessly integrated with other treatment services offered at BeBold Recovery, including Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Outpatient Program (OP).
- Therapeutic Services: Patients receiving MAT can also benefit from a range of therapeutic services such as individual counseling, group therapy, and peer support, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery.
- Holistic Approach: Emphasis on treating the whole person, addressing not only the substance use disorder but also any co-occurring mental health issues, social factors, and overall well-being.
