An addiction, especially to opioids, can become an overpowering aspect of a person’s life. It can be hard to rely on either medication or therapy for treatment as it changes everything from self-esteem and relationships to your body’s social performance. To help a person get back on their feet and properly function in society, proper attention is needed to fulfill both medical and psychological needs to help them overcome their addiction.
This is where Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) can be of great benefit. Instead of relying on a one-sided approach, this treatment focuses on multiple aspects of a person’s life by helping them sort out their issues with therapy alongside medicinal interventions to help them manage their symptoms as they do it.
The FDA approves the drugs used for recovery in MAT as safe and effective treatment options, especially opioids. These medications help manage cravings and activate the same areas in the brain as illicit drugs do, making it easier for you to manage cravings. The medicines can be adjusted according to the person, but they are not addictive and help people manage their withdrawal symptoms much easily.
After resolving a drug’s physical dependence, therapy steps in to help a person deal with the personal or social problems that led them towards addiction in the first place. Therapy can involve contingency management, family therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and support groups to help a person in their journey to beat addictions.
MAT allows a person to stay both mentally and physically strong and makes it much easier to handle the challenges of the recovery process. This increases retention in treatment and decreases the chances of illicit activities in people seeking support for their addictions.
At Restore 360, we use medication to help our patients to break free from their addictions. We have highly trained addiction therapists and counselors ready to help our patients in their quest to break free from their addictions and live a fulfilling life again. Contact us today at (484) 373-2710 or schedule an appointment online to learn more about MAT and other services on offer in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.