Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

At Coastal Addiction Center we are able to safely and effectively use Medication-Assisted Treatment in appropriate situations.  Being able to utilize MAT as another tool to combat alcohol and drug addiction allows us to be one of the most well-rounded drug and alcohol rehabs in Orange County.  Here is some more information about Medication-Assisted Treatment at our facility.

 

 

What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

 

Medication-Assisted Treatment is the application of FDA-Approved medications combined with behavioral therapies to treat addiction and substance abuse.

 

Studies across the world have shown that in certain cases, utilizing medication-assisted treatment can dramatically lower the mortality rate of addiction and save lives.

 

 

Who is Medication-Assisted Treatment For?

 

Medication-Assisted Treatment is not the best approach in all circumstances.  Where MAT really shows it's effectiveness is in the following situations:

 

• Heroin/Opioid Addiction

• Chronic Cases of Relapse (Relapse Prone)

• Other Treatments Have Not Worked

• Addiction to Substances Notorious for Overdose

 

 

Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment

 

• Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms

• Helps Prevent Cravings

• An Effective Solution for Pain Management

 

 

Common Medications Used for MAT:

 

• Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade, Subutex) - READ MORE

• Naltrexone (Vivitrol) - READ MORE

• Disulfiram (Antabuse)

• Acamprosate Calcium (Campral)

 

 

Medication-Assisted Treatment at Coastal Addiction Center:

 

MAT requires the presence of a medical doctor.  Being physician owned and operated, Coastal Addiction Center is able to provide the absolute highest level of care to every client, especially for MAT clients.  Our facility has a maximum of six residents at all time.  Our specialty is offering extremely personalized care and treatment to each and every individual.