Medication-assisted treatment, commonly referred to as MAT, combats substance use disorders with a combination of behavioral therapy and medications. Some of the medications we leverage in the MAT process at DiscoveryMD are Vivitrol®, suboxone and naltrexone.
The process of weaning off a substance can be extremely difficult and potentially dangerous. MAT helps reduce the withdrawal symptoms and can drastically lessen psychological cravings. When used in a safe environment, MAT has been shown to have no negative effects on physical functions, intelligence, mental capability or employability.