During your medical detox and rehab, and for your medication-assisted treatment program to reverse the harmful effects of a substance use disorder, a mix of therapy, medication, and holistic approaches may be used to deliver a long-term and successful recovery. Medication-assisted treatment is common and proven to be effective for many people who have battled…
There is no single approach to medication-assisted treatment for opioid cravings or even for recovery from opioid addiction, for that matter. Every person’s recovery is as unique as they are. The most important thing to do is to consider all of your options, learn about the medication to reduce opioid cravings, and find an opioid…
Drug and alcohol addiction leads to dependence for many people. That means a person may find it nearly impossible to stop using because the brain relies on these substances. That is where medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can offer help. It is a strategy that allows the brain to start the healing process while controlling the dependence…