Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is one of the most effective treatments for opioid addiction. This treatment bases prescribed medications on an individual's needs. For some individuals, medication-assisted treatment can be a life-saving. Learn how it can help minimize withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

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Alcohol

How Does Alcohol Withdrawal Affect the Body?
You know you need to quit drinking, but you're worried about withdrawal symptoms. Learn what happens to your body here.
Opioids

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Everything You Need to Know
MAT can be a life-saving tool to support the treatment of opioid or alcohol addiction. Learn which medication is right for you.
Drug Addiction

Drug and Alcohol Detox: Everything You Need to Know
Detox is an essential first step in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Medical detox provides 24/7 treatment to help you through withdrawal.
Recovery

Officials Implement New Opioid Addiction Treatment Initiatives
The opioid epidemic affects about 2 million people in the United States. Here's how some states are using buprenorphine to help save the lives of those affected by opioid addiction.
Addiction Treatment

5 Reasons to Go to Rehab
Although addiction treatment is hard, rehab is your best chance at reclaiming your life. Read about 5 reasons why you should go to rehab.
Addiction Treatment

What is Addiction Treatment?
Addiction treatment is an important step in recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. In this short video, learn more about the many available forms of treatment.
Opioids

What is Vivitrol?
Certain individuals need some extra help to stay on the path to recovery. For many, Vivitrol can help. In this short video, learn more about the benefits of Vivitrol and how it can strengthen your recovery.
Opioids

Does the use of suboxone substitute one addiction for another?
Despite its success rate, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), is still considered controversial in the field of addiction treatment. Some believe that treating addiction with medications such as Suboxone simply replaces one addiction with another.
Drug Addiction

WNWY: Dr. Mark Green on Medication-Assisted Treatment
In this video, Dr. Mark Green, Addiction Psychiatrist at Psych Garden, discusses buprenorphine and the need for Medication-Assisted Treatment.
Opioids

What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
Medication-Assisted Treatment is supported by many medical and legislative groups as a key tool in helping to fight the nation’s opioid crisis.
Drug Addiction

How to Safely Detox from Painkiller Addiction
Addiction takes a tremendous toll on the body. Learn what you can do to start the healing, break free from addiction, and regain control over your life.