Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Peachtree Corners GA and Asheville NC

Medication-assisted treatment has been beneficial in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, as it provides a whole-patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Medication-assisted treatment is customized to meet each patient’s needs during treatment. A combination of therapy and medication-assisted treatment can successfully treat substance use disorders, as well as individuals who may be struggling with addiction.

Medication-assisted treatment has been proven effective treatment modality and is used to:

• Block the euphoric effect of drugs when used
• Reduce any physical or psychological cravings the patient may have
• Normalize the body’s chemistry over a period of time

There are other benefits as well that medication-assisted treatment can provide:

• Facilitates safer withdrawal from substances by relieving symptoms and controlling any cravings
• Reduces the risk of death due to an overdose
• Increase the retention in treatment with safer and controlled medications
• Decreases the use of illegal drugs, as well as the potential dangers and consequences
• Prevents any relapses from occurring when integrated with counseling and behavioral therapies

Medications that are used in our medication-assisted treatment will influence the brain chemicals that help regulate the emotions and thought patterns in patients. Medicated-assisted treatment is often more effective when combined with psychotherapy or behavioral therapy.

Medication-assisted therapy has been reported to reduce symptoms of substance use and help the treatment be more effective. Treatment with medication will often consist of capsules to take orally, daily. However, there are other options available if needed which are liquids, injections, patches, and dissolvable tablets.

The main goal of medication-assisted treatment is to control the specific set of conditions which include symptoms and cravings during the early stages of recovery. Once our patients have reached the conditions, then we start to taper off the medication and replace it with functional behaviors that help replace the negative coping skills.

Medications used in medication-assisted treatments help to reduce any discomfort of withdrawal that a patient may be experiencing from alcohol or drugs while basically reprogramming the brain. The medications that are used are specific to helping readjust any imbalances in neurotransmitters and hormones. The combination of medication-assisted treatment and other therapies fosters conditions that increase the chances of our patients going down a successful path to recovery.

When it comes to medically-assisted treatment, the main thing to remember is the key to it all is “assisted”, this means that the medication alone is not going to be affected for treating addiction. You will need to use the medication combined with other therapies to create a comprehensive approach to treating the patient’s addiction.

To undergo the medication-assisted treatment, each patient will have to undergo an intake evaluation by one of our professional staff, this is to ensure that we properly diagnose the substance use disorder, evaluate the severity of your disorder, and assess any presence of co-occurring physical and mental health issues.

Once our team has assessed the patient’s condition, they will decide if they are a good candidate for the medication-assisted treatment by Ascension Solutions Treatment. You are considered a good candidate for our medication-assisted treatment if you:

• Already have an official diagnosis of an addiction to drugs or alcohol
• Willing to fully comply with the medication-assisted treatment instructions
• Lack of physical health issues which the medication could worsen
• Fully understand all of the alternative options available

If you or someone you love is suffering from an addiction to alcohol or drugs and wants to look for support to help them stop and live a healthier life, contact Ascension Solutions Treatment today to book a consultation appointment to go over your options. We are open 6 days a week. We serve patients from Peachtree Corners, GA, Asheville NC, Roswell GA, Swannanoa NC, Norcross GA, Woodfin NC, Dunwoody GA, Biltmore Forest NC, Johns Creek GA Fairview NC, Azalea NC, Western North Carolina and the surrounding areas.