Medication Assisted Treatment in Los Angeles, Glendale, and Las Vegas
Medication-Assisted Treatment, abbreviated as MAT, blends FDA-endorsed medications with therapeutic techniques to address substance use disorders securely and efficiently. This approach utilizes medication to promote optimal health. Its significance is highlighted when considering the severe withdrawal symptoms that abrupt substance cessation can trigger, potentially harming the body. With MAT, individuals can transition to a substance-free life more safely and effectively, ensuring their well-being remains intact. Numerous individuals credit MAT for their recovery, making it a top-tier treatment choice for addiction.
Psychiatry Unplugged adopts a holistic strategy, focusing on the patient’s mind, body, and spirit. Their primary step is to tackle physical dependence. Once the challenges of cravings and potential withdrawal are neutralized, patients are better positioned to delve into the deeper aspects of recovery. MAT represents a modern breakthrough in treating substance use disorders, aiming to recalibrate the brain and body’s natural functions, especially concerning thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and persistent pain.
MAT programs are frequently utilized to address opioid addictions, encompassing heroin and prescription painkillers containing opiates. The therapeutic segment of the treatment integrates counseling with diverse behavioral therapies, aiming to curb addictive behaviors. The medication aspect of MAT is crafted to negate the euphoric sensations of opioids, diminish cravings both mentally and physically, and stabilize brain functions and other physiological processes. This is achieved without the adverse impacts associated with illicit drugs, often using medications that influence the brain similarly. Several medications, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, are available for treating opioid dependence.
MAT Programs Overview:
Purpose: Primarily used to tackle opioid addictions, including heroin and opiates-containing prescription painkillers.
Therapeutic Approach:
- Incorporates counseling.
- Uses diverse behavioral therapies to reduce addictive behaviors.
Medication Benefits:
- Counteracts the euphoric effects of opioids.
- Reduces mental and physical cravings.
- Balances brain functions and other physiological processes.
Safety: Achieves its goals without the harmful impacts of illicit drugs, often leveraging medications that similarly influence the brain.
Common Medications: Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are among the options for treating opioid dependence.
Medication-assisted treatment aims to bring balance and normality back to an individual's life. Obsessing over drugs, feeling low without them, or persisting in their use despite evident damage to one's well-being is not a typical state of being. These medications serve dual purposes: aiding in detoxification and warding off potential relapses. The treatment integrates medication with psychotherapy, support groups, and lifestyle adjustments to enhance a person's societal interactions. At Psychiatry Unplugged, our focus is on a holistic bio-psycho-social method. Our all-encompassing treatment approach ensures every aspect of an individual is addressed. We don't just handle parts of you; our mission is to rejuvenate your entire self, guiding you towards a healthier and improved version of you.
The primary advantage of MAT is achieving complete recovery and leading an autonomous life. Evidence supports that this treatment method can:
- Enhance patient longevity
- Boost commitment to the treatment process
- Reduce reliance on illegal drugs and associated criminal behaviors
- Elevate the chances of patients securing and retaining jobs, boosting overall productivity
- Positively impact birth results for expectant mothers grappling with substance use disorders.
Schedule an MAT Consultation
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, medication-assisted treatment may be right for you. Contact Psychiatry Unplugged today to schedule a consultation with an MAT specialist. We have offices in Los Angeles and Glendale, and we will soon be opening a new Las Vegas location to serve patients throughout Nevada. Request an appointment using our secure online form today.
