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Medication-Assisted Treatment<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>

There are many pathways to addiction recovery. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is one method that is particularly helpful for those with an opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder. Some have doubts about this treatment because it involves the use of potentially addictive medication. However, MAT is a proven, highly effective method.<\/p>\n

Supreme Wellness Recovery offers MAT in Bucks County, PA,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?<\/b> <\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header>

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Medication-assisted treatment combines counseling and behavioral therapies with the administration of controlled substances to treat addiction. The FDA-approved medications are administered at a clinic or rehab center by medical professionals.<\/p>\n

MAT is an outpatient service. Participants must keep appointments to receive their medication and other therapies, but they do not have to live in a rehab facility while undergoing treatment. It is ideal for those who have work or family obligations that prevent them from entering a residential program.<\/p>\n

What is the goal of medication-assisted treatment? The ultimate goal is long-term addiction recovery without suffering the painful and life-threatening symptoms of withdrawal.<\/p>\n

By using medication, counseling, and other evidence-based therapies, MAT programs offer multiple levels of support to individuals with severe addiction issues.<\/p>\n

The exact medications that are used depend on the person being treated and the substance they are addicted to. You may not qualify for medically-assisted treatment if you are any of the following:<\/p>\n