Combining the use of medications such as Suboxone®, Zubsolv®, Vivitrol®, and Subutex®, among others, with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat OUD or AUD
Here at The Practice, we want to help you through your difficult times. Many people suffer from addiction and we understand how hard it can be. Suboxone treatment has been shown to cut cravings and stave off symptoms of withdrawal. that’s why we provide suboxone treatment in Jacksonville, FL.
Please call us today if you are struggling with addiction or any other mental health issue. We want to make sure you are safe and have a plan to treat it. Continue reading this page to learn more about medication assisted treatment or treatment with suboxone and how it may be the right treatment for you.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a "whole-patient" approach to treating substance use disorders. Medications used in MAT (i.e. Suboxone, Vivitrol, Subutext, Zubsolv) are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
MAT is primarily used to treat addiction to opioids, such as heroin, and prescription pain pills containing opiates. The medication normalizes the brain's chemistry, blocking the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieving physiological cravings, and normalizing the body's functions without the negative and euphoric effects of the substance used.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs are clinically driven and customized to meet each patient’s needs. Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat these disorders. For some individuals struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery. It is also used to prevent or reduce opioid overdose.
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Using MAT therapy to treat alcohol use disorders can help fight the typical withdrawal symptoms associated with alcohol addiction. This can include nausea, vomiting, insomnia, sweating, shivering, anxiety, and slow movements or thoughts. While none of these are fatal, it can be very unpleasant for anyone trying to overcome addiction. The Medically Assisted Treatment therapy specifically developed for alcohol addiction can help patients deal with withdrawal and the symptoms of detoxing.
One popular use for Medically Assisted Treatment is for opioid abuse disorder. Due to the rising use of opioids in the country, there have been increasing overdoses and fatalities.
There are many withdrawal symptoms when fighting opioid abuse disorder, including muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, rapid heart rate, insomnia, and tremors. MAT drugs help prevent and fight these non-fatal side effects.
Opioid MAT therapy involves using medication to wean patients off their opioid addiction and fight the cravings. This helps people stave off relapses and make the overall withdrawal a bit more comfortable.
Detoxing from stimulants leads to a different type of experience. The body is dealing with a chemical imbalance, which can send mixed messages to the brain. Some side effects from stimulant detoxing can affect you physically. However, the more severe ones affect a patient's mental health. Individuals going through stimulant detox can experience depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
This can cause mental discomfort but can be helped with Medically Assisted Treatment. Stimulant addiction can come on quickly due to the drug’s fast-acting nature. This is why it is crucial to reach out for help right away.
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