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Beach House Center for Recovery offers science-backed medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs that minimize withdrawal symptoms and help manage the impulses that lead to relapse.
Our compassionate team of psychiatric providers, addiction care specialists, and mental health clinicians provides customized care plans to address each patient’s unique substance use patterns, symptoms, and co-occurring disorders.
Our MAT programs for recovery are among the most effective tools for maintaining sobriety long-term. They can offer exceptional outcomes for patients working to end the cycle of addiction.
This intervention helps patients detox comfortably and manage cravings so they can focus on addressing the core issues that led to self-medicating behaviors.
MAT therapy for addiction is most commonly used to treat opioid addiction, such as heroin or prescription painkillers.
Although opioid withdrawal symptoms aren’t necessarily life-threatening, they are undoubtedly uncomfortable.
Very often, symptoms are severe enough to cause extreme reluctance to stop opioid use, perpetuating addiction and leading to physical dependency.
MAT addiction treatment for opioid use disorder begins with a medically assisted detox, where patients’ symptoms are monitored and managed with medications.
In rare cases, MAT may also treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other substance use disorders.
Addiction is not a character flaw that can be overcome with willpower.
Long-term chemical dependency causes neurological changes that can affect a person’s impulse control, dopamine transmission, and mental health.
MAT is a revolutionary treatment protocol that stabilizes brain chemistry more effectively than abstinence alone, reducing the desire to reuse substances and negating any intoxicating effects in the event of relapse.
Medicated-assisted treatment is among the most relevant treatment advances for substance use disorder because the medications are engineered to neutralize substance intoxication and inhibit the neurological responses that trigger cravings. This approach supports whole-person recovery when used in conjunction with targeted behavioral therapies.
It is important to note that medication-assisted treatment does not cure substance use disorders. However, targeted medications can decrease the likelihood of relapse by up to 50% in patients with opioid use disorder.
Medication-Assisted Treatment and traditional rehab programs have several key differences, including:
The benefits of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and opioid addiction include:
Methadone is an effective treatment for opioid use disorder. It works by binding to the same receptors in the brain that opioids bind to, which helps to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings without causing the intense euphoria associated with opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.
It’s important to note that Methadone treatment is typically administered in specialized clinics, like Beach House Center for Recovery, under close medical supervision to prevent misuse and monitor progress.
Like any medical intervention, the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment can vary, and it’s often most effective when combined with other treatments and substance abuse specialized therapy.
Additional MAT medications typically include:
These medications play a crucial role in treating substance use and alcohol use disorders, especially when combined with counseling, behavioral therapies, and support.
These medications bind to and activate specific receptors in the brain, helping to trick it into thinking it has what it needs. They also help block other opioids. These combinations of effects help:
It’s important to note that MAT is not simply substituting one drug for another. Addiction specialists carefully choose and prescribe the medications to meet your unique health, wellness, and sobriety goals.
MAT is most effective when tailored to the individual’s needs and integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan for long-term sobriety.
According to a recent study, up to 90% of patients who use medication-assisted treatment continue to maintain sobriety at the two-year mark.
MAT has proven successful in reducing cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and the risk of overdose. It is most established for opioids and alcohol but may also benefit other substance-related addictions.
Combining medications with counseling and therapy enhances their effectiveness by addressing the physical and psychological aspects of the disorder.
In addition, MAT provides a safer environment, reduces health risks, and contributes to long-term recovery.
For many people, medication-assisted treatment is a cornerstone for lasting recovery. By easing withdrawal symptoms, reducing cravings, and helping stabilize brain chemistry, MAT lays the foundation for healing. Over time, it supports:
At Beach House Center for Recovery, we believe that dedicated, science-backed treatment protocols yield the best outcomes for people battling substance and alcohol use disorders.
When combined with ongoing support, love, and connection, patients can rebuild their lives effectively, healthily, and happily.
We offer comprehensive treatment programs for various substance use disorders, behavioral disorders, and co-occurring mental health issues.
Our team of addiction specialists has decades of combined experience creating customized therapies designed to uncover and treat the root cause of addictive behaviors.
MAT helps stabilize your body and brain chemistry, so you can fully focus on healing. With fewer cravings and clear thinking, you can engage in therapy more effectively, rebuild relationships, and regain control of your life.
If you think a MAT rehab program after detox is right for you, getting started is easy:
Our medication-assisted treatment programs are available for:
Medication-assisted treatment at Beach House Center for Recovery is a structured, supportive environment where your healing is our top priority.
Your treatment will begin with a medical assessment. Once we understand your history, medical background, mental health, and personal goals, we can design a customized treatment plan to support your unique recovery path.
Feel stable, clear-headed, and ready to take on the deeper work of recovery following MAT rehab, which includes:
We encourage patients leaving our residential and outpatient treatment programs to stay in touch and continue benefiting from our recovery resources through our continuing care program.
Whether you need to briefly draw on these services following treatment or use them indefinitely, we are only ever a phone call away.
Contact our helpful admissions counselors today to learn more about our empathetic, comprehensive, safe MAT detox programs.
We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your benefits quickly and confidentially.
We’re committed to helping you access the care you need, our admissions counselors can guide you through your coverage options and available resources.
