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Medication assisted Treatment

Why Choose MAT?

MAT has been shown to improve patient survival, increase retention in treatment as well as increase patient’s ability to gain and maintain employment following a decrease in illicit opiate use.

What is MAT?
Medication Assisted Treatment is a long-term intervention and rehab program specifically created for patients who are in recovery from an opiate type substance use disorder. Medical professionals conduct an individual assessment to determine the appropriate level of treatment and engagement frequency. Outpatient treatment effectively combines medication management and supportive therapy to safely guide patients toward recovery. Buprenorphine & Naloxone, medications approved by the FDA to treat opioid addiction, offer a pain-free recovery experience. When taken as prescribed, it’s a safe way to avoid overdose and eventually diminish opioid dependence.
Purpose of MAT
Medication Assisted Treatment is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates. The prescribed medication operates to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions without the negative and euphoric effects of the substance used.
Proven Success
Clinical trials on buprenorphine, and naloxone show that twice as many patients have curbed their opioid use as compared to a placebo. In the first long-term follow-up of patients treated with buprenorphine for addiction to opioid pain relievers, half reported that they were abstinent from the drugs 18 months after starting medication assisted treatment.
Patient Focused
MAT has been shown to improve patient survival, increase retention in treatment as well as increase patient’s ability to gain and maintain employment following a decrease in illicit opiate use. Outpatient treatment is individualized and created with input from the patient, the prescriber, and other members of the healthcare team.
Patients' Lifestyle Improvement After Completion of Program
Patients Remain Sober 6 months After Outpatient Treatment

How Buprenorphine Works

Buprenorphine works by knocking other opioids in the brain off their receptors and binding tightly to the same receptors, so that other opioids cannot occupy them. In effect, this prevents withdrawal symptoms and reduces drug cravings. IPS Recovery’s MAT program offers online appointments and prescriptions, making it easy to attend while working full-time or going to school.

Advantages of Buprenorphine

Low toxicity and easier to manage
Just as effective as methadone
Pain-free recovery with minimal withdraw symptoms
Less abuse potential
Monthly supply offers flexibility for at-home treatment
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Get in Touch

Former Opioid Users Share their MAT Experience

PBS NewsHour

How Buprenorphine Works Safely and Effectively

Foundations Recovery Network

Professionals Explain What to Expect

Psych Hub

How did Opioid Addiction Start?

Carilion Clinic