Medically Assisted Addiction Treatment: Your Questions Answered
It is widely accepted in the medical field and substance abuse treatment industry that medically assisted treatment (MAT) promotes positive outcomes in particular forms of addictions. Alcohol and opioid addiction are the two most common forms of addiction that are treated with MAT. Below are answers to some of the most common questions related to MAT.
What medications are used in medication-assisted treatment?
The medications used for treatment will vary depending on a number of factors including the substance a client is being treated for and where they are in the recovery process, among other factors. We will go over the medications used for alcohol and opioid addiction treatment.