There is no single cookie-cutter method for addiction recovery. Any effective treatment program’s goal is to look at the individual and choose an approach that works for them. One such addiction treatment method is medication-assisted treatment. At Gateway Foundation in Joliet, IL, our medication-assisted treatment center sometimes utilizes medication as part of a comprehensive care plan. For many patients, using medication may be the key to unlocking long-term health and recovery.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a recovery approach that combines medication with counseling and other addiction services to help patients sustain their recovery. Within our MAT program, you will have monitored access to prescription drugs that can make withdrawal, cravings and relapse prevention a bit easier.
Before determining if medication-assisted treatment should be a part of your personalized recovery plan, it all begins with a full medical exam. A basic physical coupled with a psychiatric exam allows us to pinpoint any physical or mental health concerns that require additional care.
Sometimes, using medication is a short-term strategy, such as addressing average withdrawal symptoms. For other patients, MAT may be a long-term plan that keeps them on the road to recovery. The key is taking medications as prescribed, which is why our medical team monitors patients at every phase to ensure this relapse prevention tool is not abused.
Addiction is a chronic condition, and relapse is always a serious, ongoing concern for patients once they leave our treatment center. Our medication-assisted treatment program uses prescription drugs to reduce the risk of relapse and help you stay on track. By looking at the whole person, we can determine if MAT is a strategy that will increase their chance of lifelong sobriety.
For those struggling with alcohol use disorder, medications like Naltrexone and Disulfiram block the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms many people experience when detoxing from alcohol. These medications also make drinking less appealing. Opioid use disorder can also be treated through MAT. Medications like Buprenorphine can reduce cravings and ease the brain’s dependency on opioids.
From the moment you walk through our doors, we see you as a unique individual, with your own background, lifestyle and circumstances. That’s why a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction treatment just doesn’t cut it. Alongside methods like withdrawal management and sober living opportunities, MAT can be a helpful tool to help you break addiction’s hold over your life — but it’s by no means the only resource at our disposal.
Along with MAT, Gateway Joliet patients have access to a wide range of comprehensive and effective programs and services. Your personalized treatment method may also include:
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