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Medication Assisted Treatment

Our licensed facility utilizes evidence-based Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to safely stabilize chemical dependency conditions and suppress physical cravings. Operating on a secure 10-acre campus, our medical team administers FDA-approved medications, including Buprenorphine and Naltrexone, integrated directly with behavioral therapies. This physician-led protocol manages acute physiological withdrawal symptoms to ensure a safe, continuous transition into long-term recovery.

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About Our MAT Rehab Center

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Addiction Recovery

Avatar Medication Assisted Therapy Treatment for substance use disorders. Medication-Assisted Treatment or MAT uses specific medications to help relieve withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, normalize the brain chemistry and block out the euphoric effects of the substance. There are several approved medications to treat alcohol and drug use disorders. Medications used for MAT are evidence-based treatment options and do not just substitute one drug for another. MAT combined with counseling and behavioral treatment, provides a whole client approach to treatment for substance use disorders. Medication-assisted treatment has been proven to help many people struggling with addiction maintain long-term recovery.

MAT and Detox

Contact Us for Evidence-Based Medication-Assisted Treatment

The American Medical Association (AMA) recommended an innovative approach called Medication-Assisted Treatment or MAT to curb the mortality rates due to drug overdoses. Medication-Assisted Treatment for addiction uses FDA-approved medicines and behavioral therapies to help patients cleanse their bodies from toxic drugs and normalize their body functions. With the support of certified and expert medical treatment assistants, patients will find the right path to recovery. Individual and group Medication-Assisted Treatment sessions are made available to address their drug dependency issues holistically.

Addiction Management

Medications Used in MAT

Medically-assisted treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at Avatar helps patients manage their addictions by understanding and treating their addiction’s root cause. At Avatar, the accessibility of Medication-Assisted Treatment increases patients’ survival rates and ensures proper care and support to prevent relapses. The medication types of Medication-Assisted Treatment are different to treat different addictions. Also, various medication therapies are used to treat other substance use disorders. Medications like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone are used to treat opioid dependency to opioids such as morphine, heroin, and codeine, as well as semi-synthetic opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone. Medication such as naltrexone aids in weakening the cravings for alcohol, managing withdrawal symptoms, and the psychological struggles that patients face during their detox phase. These medication therapies should all be used in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies.

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Understanding Treatment

Treating Addictions with MAT

Avatar Medication-Assisted Treatment takes a holistic approach to treatment, seamlessly blending medication and behavioral therapies to help individuals struggling with addiction and create opportunities for a fresh start. Medication-Assisted Treatment effectively treats and controls alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorders.

Benefits of MAT

  • Considerably increases the chances of patient survival
  • Constantly supervised and supported by the health care team
  • Poses no threat to the intelligence and mental abilities of patients
  • More engagement and improved retention rates among patients
  • Prevent opioid overdose
  • Benefits the patient’s overall mental health

Medication-Assisted Treatment at Avatar

Medical assistance in treatment and rehabilitation is significant as it is attributed to high levels of recovery achievements. At Avatar Residential Detox, we have an expert team of professionals to supervise your treatment journey and guide you to a healthy recovery. They choose the best-personalized programs to start a self-directed life based on behavioral therapies, medication-assisted treatment, and many other specialty therapies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

MAT stabilizes hyper-aroused neurological systems, allowing the brain’s chemistry to heal. It provides a safe, evidence-based platform for long-term behavior modification rather than prolonging active dependency.

The acute induction and tapering phase typically mirrors our core 5-to-7-day medical detoxification timeline. If long-term maintenance is clinically indicated, our case managers coordinate local medical providers within your aftercare plan.

While minor side effects like mild nausea or headaches can emerge during the first 24 hours of induction, our 24/7 onsite nursing staff continuously monitors your vital signs and adapts supportive medications to ensure total physical comfort.

Yes. Our multi-disciplinary team specializes in dual-diagnosis protocols. We safely balance your MAT medication management alongside targeted therapies for conditions like trauma, depression, or severe anxiety.

Yes. We accept major private PPO, EPO, and POS insurance policies, providing an absolute verification of benefits within 15 minutes of your call. Our facility does not accept state-funded Medicaid or Medicare plans.