Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Centers
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies for comprehensive addiction care. MAT is the gold standard for opioid and alcohol use disorders, significantly reducing overdose deaths and improving treatment outcomes.
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Way Back Inn Inc, situated in Maywood, IL, offers targeted treatment for substance use and transitional housing specifically for adult males in a nurturing and secure setting. The center features intensive outpatient services, extended residential care, and outpatient options, implementing proven strategies like 12-step programs, anger management techniques, and brief interventions to meet the diverse requirements of its clients. With dedicated programs for active military members, adult males, and those impacted by intimate partner violence, Way Back Inn Inc is committed to delivering thorough support to its residents. Focusing on adults and seniors, this facility emphasizes the importance of lasting recovery and overall well-being for its male population.
Way Back Inn Inc, situated in Oak Park, IL, presents a diverse array of treatment options for substance use specifically designed for adult women. This facility features intensive outpatient care, prolonged residential stays, and various outpatient services, applying techniques such as 12-step support, anger management, and brief intervention strategies. There are dedicated programs for active military personnel, adult women, and individuals who have faced intimate partner violence. With its emphasis on serving adults, seniors, and younger adults, the center fosters a nurturing atmosphere for women pursuing recovery. Its dedication to high-quality care and personalized programming establishes it as a crucial support for individuals seeking rehabilitation.
Way Back Inn Inc, situated in Maywood, IL, provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment options including intensive outpatient, long-term residential, and standard outpatient services specifically designed for adult men. The center excels in utilizing 12-step facilitation, anger management techniques, and brief intervention strategies, offering personalized support to individuals impacted by intimate partner violence. Way Back Inn Inc also features dedicated programs for active duty military members and serves a broad spectrum of adult men across different age groups, from young adults to seniors, within a safe, gender-specific setting. Discover effective treatment and a path to lasting recovery at this dedicated facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) represents the gold standard for treating opioid and alcohol use disorders. By combining FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies, MAT addresses both the biological and psychological aspects of addiction. Research consistently demonstrates that MAT reduces overdose deaths by more than 50%, improves treatment retention, and supports long-term recovery.
MAT Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Three FDA-approved medications treat opioid addiction:
- Methadone: Full opioid agonist eliminating withdrawal and cravings; administered daily at certified opioid treatment programs (OTPs). Longest track record with extensive research supporting effectiveness.
- Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade): Partial opioid agonist with ceiling effect, reducing abuse potential; prescribed by certified physicians in office settings or as monthly injection. Offers greater flexibility and privacy.
- Naltrexone (Vivitrol): Opioid antagonist blocking opioid effects; requires complete detox before starting; available as daily pill or monthly injection. Best for motivated individuals after detox completion.
MAT for Alcohol Use Disorder
FDA-approved medications for alcohol addiction:
- Naltrexone: Reduces cravings and blocks rewarding effects of alcohol; available as daily pill or monthly injection
- Acamprosate (Campral): Helps restore brain chemistry balance; reduces cravings and supports abstinence
- Disulfiram (Antabuse): Causes unpleasant reaction if alcohol consumed; provides deterrent for impulsive drinking
Comprehensive Treatment Approach
MAT is never medication alone. Quality programs integrate counseling, behavioral therapies, case management, recovery support services, treatment for co-occurring conditions, and peer support. The medication component allows individuals to engage fully in therapy and recovery activities by eliminating withdrawal, cravings, and physiological barriers to recovery.
Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions
MAT faces unfortunate stigma, with some viewing it as "replacing one drug with another." This is false. MAT medications are prescribed at stable therapeutic doses, don't produce euphoria, allow normal functioning, and are medicine treating a medical condition. Research overwhelming supports MAT as most effective treatment for opioid use disorder. Organizations like SAMHSA, NIDA, and medical professional societies strongly endorse MAT.
Finding MAT Treatment
Look for programs offering multiple MAT medication options, addiction medicine physicians, comprehensive counseling services, individualized treatment planning, support for long-term medication management, and evidence-based behavioral therapies. Our directory helps locate opioid treatment centers and programs offering MAT.
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