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Medicated Assistant Therapy (MAT)

In the use of MAT, evidence says … medication and therapy can successfully treat these disorders, as a result, people struggling with addiction.  MAT works together with you in living life for Change! 

Medication- Assisted Therapy (MAT)

MAT is primarily used to combat addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates. It operates to regulate brain chemistry. Hence, medication normalizes the body functions with little negative effects of the abused drug.

Helpful Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment

Buprenorphine (BUP)  was the first medication to treat opioid dependency. It is prescribed and dispensed in a doctor’s office.  In addition, BUP like Suboxone is used to treat narcotic (opiate) addiction.

Helpful Links: Suboxone – https://www.drugs.com/suboxone.html and Buprenorphine – https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/buprenorphine

Naltrexone – It is another medication used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT). It also treats both opioid and alcohol use disorders.   In addition, it is available in a pill form and as a monthly injectable. In conclusion, it is an extended-release, 1 time a month form of the drug known as (Vivitrol).

Helpful Link: Naltrexone – https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-7399/naltrexone-oral/details  Vivitrol – https://www.drugs.com/vivitrol.html

Methadone has been used for decades to treat people who are addicted to heroin and narcotic pain medicines. It helps people to recover. To reclaim active and meaningful lives. Above all, it requires participation in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program which includes counseling and social support.

Helpful Link: Methadone – https://www.drugs.com/methadone.html

Naloxone (Narcan) helps save lives. It will block the effects of opioid medication. Similarity, it block any pain reliever or feelings of well-being that will lead to opioid abuse.

Helpful Link: Naloxone – https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/drug-overdose-naloxone#1

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