Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Centers
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies for comprehensive addiction care. MAT is the gold standard for opioid and alcohol use disorders, significantly reducing overdose deaths and improving treatment outcomes.
Found 87 treatment centers offering medication-assisted treatment (mat) across the United States.
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Situated in Hanover, VA, Williamsville Wellness Center provides substance use treatment in a welcoming residential environment. The facility implements a variety of therapeutic approaches, including 12-step facilitation, anger management, and brief interventions. It serves both adult men and women, and specifically supports clients who have experienced intimate partner violence or domestic violence. With a specialization in care for adults and young adults of all genders, Williamsville Wellness Center ensures continuous support throughout short-term residential stays. The center emphasizes personalized care and offers a broad range of services designed to assist individuals on their path to recovery.
The Woodbridge Methadone Treatment Center, located in Manassas, VA, presents outpatient services aimed at supporting adults and young adults dealing with substance use issues. The center has a particular emphasis on the administration of outpatient methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone treatments, fostering a welcoming atmosphere that accommodates both male and female clients. To enhance the treatment experience, the facility employs a variety of evidence-based strategies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and contingency management, which incorporates motivational incentives. This approach is designed to promote a thorough and individualized path to recovery, demonstrating the center's dedication to meeting the specific needs of each person who seeks help with substance use disorders.
Washington Behavioral Health, situated in Woodbridge, Virginia, provides a wide range of substance use treatment options catering to adults who have co-occurring mental health conditions, as well as to children facing serious emotional challenges. The facility offers various services, including intensive outpatient programs and outpatient services, in addition to specialized treatments incorporating methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone. The center emphasizes key therapeutic approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, and cognitive behavioral therapy, which allows for the customization of treatment plans according to the unique needs of each individual. With a commitment to delivering quality care for all genders, Washington Behavioral Health focuses on addressing the specific requirements of both adult and child clients, providing a supportive environment for their recovery journey.
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About Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) represents the gold standard for treating opioid and alcohol use disorders. By combining FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies, MAT addresses both the biological and psychological aspects of addiction. Research consistently demonstrates that MAT reduces overdose deaths by more than 50%, improves treatment retention, and supports long-term recovery.
MAT Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Three FDA-approved medications treat opioid addiction:
- Methadone: Full opioid agonist eliminating withdrawal and cravings; administered daily at certified opioid treatment programs (OTPs). Longest track record with extensive research supporting effectiveness.
- Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade): Partial opioid agonist with ceiling effect, reducing abuse potential; prescribed by certified physicians in office settings or as monthly injection. Offers greater flexibility and privacy.
- Naltrexone (Vivitrol): Opioid antagonist blocking opioid effects; requires complete detox before starting; available as daily pill or monthly injection. Best for motivated individuals after detox completion.
MAT for Alcohol Use Disorder
FDA-approved medications for alcohol addiction:
- Naltrexone: Reduces cravings and blocks rewarding effects of alcohol; available as daily pill or monthly injection
- Acamprosate (Campral): Helps restore brain chemistry balance; reduces cravings and supports abstinence
- Disulfiram (Antabuse): Causes unpleasant reaction if alcohol consumed; provides deterrent for impulsive drinking
Comprehensive Treatment Approach
MAT is never medication alone. Quality programs integrate counseling, behavioral therapies, case management, recovery support services, treatment for co-occurring conditions, and peer support. The medication component allows individuals to engage fully in therapy and recovery activities by eliminating withdrawal, cravings, and physiological barriers to recovery.
Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions
MAT faces unfortunate stigma, with some viewing it as "replacing one drug with another." This is false. MAT medications are prescribed at stable therapeutic doses, don't produce euphoria, allow normal functioning, and are medicine treating a medical condition. Research overwhelming supports MAT as most effective treatment for opioid use disorder. Organizations like SAMHSA, NIDA, and medical professional societies strongly endorse MAT.
Finding MAT Treatment
Look for programs offering multiple MAT medication options, addiction medicine physicians, comprehensive counseling services, individualized treatment planning, support for long-term medication management, and evidence-based behavioral therapies. Our directory helps locate opioid treatment centers and programs offering MAT.
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