Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Treatment Centers
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders. For opioid addiction, medications like buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, and naltrexone (Vivitrol) reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, significantly improving treatment outcomes. For alcohol use disorder, medications like naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram help maintain sobriety. Research shows MAT reduces overdose deaths, improves treatment retention, and increases the likelihood of long-term recovery. Despite stigma, MAT is considered the standard of care for opioid use disorder.
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At Rainier Rehab, we help you find treatment centers offering Medication-Assisted Treatment—the evidence-based standard of care for opioid addiction that saves lives and significantly improves recovery outcomes.
Understanding MAT
Medication-Assisted Treatment combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. MAT is not "replacing one drug with another"—it is medical treatment for a chronic brain disorder that normalizes brain chemistry, reduces cravings, and allows individuals to focus on recovery.
FDA-Approved Medications for Opioid Addiction
- Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex): A partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal. Can be prescribed by certified physicians in office settings.
- Methadone: A full opioid agonist dispensed through specialized clinics. Highly effective for severe addiction.
- Naltrexone (Vivitrol): An opioid blocker available as daily pills or monthly injection. Prevents opioid effects if someone uses.
FDA-Approved Medications for Alcohol Addiction
- Naltrexone: Reduces cravings and the pleasurable effects of alcohol
- Acamprosate (Campral): Helps maintain abstinence by reducing discomfort from not drinking
- Disulfiram (Antabuse): Creates unpleasant effects if alcohol is consumed
Why MAT Works
Research consistently shows MAT:
- Reduces overdose deaths by 50% or more
- Improves treatment retention significantly
- Reduces illicit drug use
- Decreases criminal activity
- Improves employment outcomes
- Reduces transmission of infectious diseases
Combining MAT with Therapy
MAT is most effective when combined with counseling and behavioral therapies. Treatment centers offering MAT typically also provide individual therapy, group counseling, CBT, and connections to support groups.
Addressing Stigma
Despite strong evidence, MAT faces stigma from some who view it as not "true recovery." Medical and addiction specialists, however, recognize MAT as essential healthcare. Just as diabetics take insulin, people with opioid addiction may need medication to maintain recovery.
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