Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Recovering from any type of addiction isn’t an easy process. But luckily, these days there are many different options for different people when it comes to treatment. Of the many therapies that can be used to treat substance abuse disorders, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a combination therapy that uses medications alongside counseling and behavioral therapies to treat the abuse of substances. What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)? Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications used in synergy with behavioral therapies or counseling in rehab. It’s effective especially at providing effective treatment in Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This can be done to help people sustain a decent recovery. This is described as a “whole-patient” approach to treating substance abuse. The approach has been shown to, according to the Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), improve the survival of the patient, and increase the retention in the various t...