Medication Assisted Treatment

In 2018, an estimated 2 million people had an opioid use disorder which includes prescription pain medication containing opiates and heroin. MAT has proved to be clinically effective and significantly reduce the need for inpatient detoxification services for these individuals. Medication-Assisted Treatment provides a more comprehensive, individually tailored program of medication and behavioral therapy that addresses the needs of most patients. [1]

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Abuse

Many medications in the treatment of addiction help to restore balance to the very neurochemical processes that are disrupted due to addiction. Seeing that, many rehabs now are prescribing medications due to several reasons.

Medication-Assisted Treatment Includes Medications for Comfortable Withdrawal

The temporary use of certain FDA-approved medications such as Benzodiazepines, Naltrexone, Acamprosate, or Disulfiram might be prescribed to address more acute and debilitating alcohol withdrawal reactions.

Withdrawal Symptoms of Alcohol

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Drug Addiction

Status of Medication for Cocaine & Heroin Addiction

Currently, there are no medications that are FDA approved for the treatment of cocaine dependence. However, recent advances in the understanding of the processes involved in cocaine addiction have allowed researchers to identify several promising new candidate medications. [3]

Moreover, the Federal government is expanding the use of MAT because it is supporting the research, development, and approval of pain medications that are less prone to abuse.

Also, the government is supporting the development and distribution of life-saving drugs such as naloxone to reduce prescription opioid painkillers and heroin overdose deaths. [4]

Safe Benzo Withdrawal

Often, benzodiazepine detox can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms. However, proper care and medical supervision will greatly reduce the chances of developing these symptoms and ensure a safe detox process. In other words, the individual detoxing will be weaned from the substance slowly and carefully. Depending on their biology, dosage, and frequency of use, the time it takes to taper off varies but is usually achieved within a few weeks.

Some addictions to specific drugs such as alcohol or benzodiazepines will necessitate a person to go to a medical detox clinic before entering a rehab program for their own safety. This is because the withdrawals from specific drugs can make them physically ill and lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, including unpredictable or violent behavior, seizures, or death.

MAT for Prescription Drugs Addiction

In some cases, the withdrawal symptoms from prescription drugs addiction can even turn deadly. The medications can be prescribed to ease the detox process. Firstly, it should be with professional care and close monitoring.

Most of The Withdrawal Symptoms are:

Managing Withdrawal Symptoms & Treating Dual Diagnosis

Counseling and aftercare support approach and help many of our mental and emotional challenges. Then, the medications used for addiction treatment or substance abuse can assist with breaking the chains of physical dependence, helping to ease the difficult withdrawal periods, and managing any other medical or mental health issues that may have been left untreated.

Given that, here at We Level Up NJ, our comprehensive team prescribing medications can alleviate your withdrawal pains while monitoring your health 24 hours. Assuring both your safety and comfort. Once detox is complete, you will be in our residential level of care. Our residential care program slowly and effectively introduces the individual to an atmosphere of therapeutic growth. Marked by master’s level therapists, clinicians, group counselors, psychiatrists, and a community of like-minded individuals with the same aim: to attain sobriety and live a great life.

We Level Up NJ Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

The benefits of our medical drug or alcohol detox are the most freeing and critical aspect of recovery because people begin to experience life freely for the first time in years.

Furthermore, a medically supervised detox works to minimize the symptoms of a withdrawal. Additionally, this makes the initial days of breaking addiction as comfortable and pain-free as possible.

Our compassionate team proactively guides clients in ways to stay focused on their goals for sobriety and recovery. Our approach at We Level Up NJ Treatment is holistic because we provide a comprehensive experience. This life-changing experience addresses clients’ physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health & wellbeing. If needed, we provide over-the-counter medicine, as well as short-term prescriptions for substances including Suboxone, Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and Disulfiram. These medications can be used to manage the more severe side effects, symptoms, and cravings that present during detox. Above all, this is all a part of our team’s role in relapse prevention.

If you are looking to take the first step toward sobriety, call us at We Level Up NJ today.

Sources:

[1] https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
[2] Information About MAT – U.S. Food and Drug Administration
[3] MAT – National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine