How Effective is MAT?

Medications used in MAT treatment can reduce the discomfort of withdrawal from alcohol and drugs while also helping to reprogram the brain. These specific medications can also readjust imbalances in neurotransmitters and hormones.

The key to medically assisted treatment is the word “assisted,” meaning that medication alone isn’t an effective treatment for addiction. Instead, the medications are combined with behavioral therapies to create a comprehensive approach to treating addiction.

How To Decide If MAT is Appropriate For You?

There are no set guidelines when deciding if using medications for recovery is necessary for you. The most important thing to remember is MAT treatment must be used in conjunction with behavioral therapies and a solid treatment plan to treat the substance use disorder effectively. Here are a few things to consider before deciding if MAT is appropriate for you.

• An assessment of the type and severity of the substance use disorder are determining factors regarding MAT.
• Advice from a medical professional should weigh heavily in deciding to use MAT.
• Individuals suffering from co-occurring disorders may want to consider incorporating MAT into their recovery program.
• Individuals who have a long history of unsuccessful attempts at recovery (periods of sobriety followed by reoccurring relapse) may benefit from MAT.