Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies. MAT is an effective treatment method in treating opioid use disorders (OUD).
Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat substance use disorders, and for some medications can help sustain recovery. Medications are also used to prevent or reduce opioid overdose.
The ultimate goal is full recovery, including the ability to live a self-directed life. This treatment approach has been shown to:
- Improve patient survival
- Increase retention in treatment
- Decrease illicit opiate use and other criminal activity among people with substance use disorders
- Increase patients’ ability to gain and maintain employment
- Improve birth outcomes among women who have substance use disorders and are pregnant
Research also shows that these medications and therapies can contribute to lowering a person’s risk of contracting HIV or hepatitis C by reducing the potential for relapse. Learn more about substance misuse and how it relates to HIV, AIDS, and Viral Hepatitis.
What drugs are approved in the treatment of opioid use disorders (OUD)?
- Buprenorphine
- Methadone
- Naltrexone
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Get Connected with Medication-assisted Treatment
Contact New Day Recovery’s admissions team to be linked with treatment of every level. 330-953-3300 or you can us SAMHSA’s treatment finder, call the SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-622-HELP (4357); Text: 435748