Seeking treatment for opioid addiction is the first step to a life-long process of recovery and healing. Opioids are made to be chemically similar to natural compounds that interact with
What is harm reduction, and how do I implement this practice for recovery? Learn the principles of harm reduction and discover how to combine MAT and harm reduction for the
Sublocade is a form of FDA-approved medication assisted treatment (MAT) for patients suffering from opioid abuse/dependence. Sublocade was approved for medical use by the FDA in 2017 as a once-a-month
In the addiction recovery world, sometimes abstaining fully (aka “going cold turkey”) from an addictive substance (particularly alcohol and opioids) is not the best option. In many cases, people have
Opioid addiction is a serious health issue in the United States. In particular, opioid addiction can change the way a person thinks or behaves, leading to potential criminal activity, broken
Drug replacement therapy and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) are closely related, but they aren’t synonymous. How are they different?
Medication assisted treatment, or MAT therapy, is a comprehensive, evidence-based practice providing patients with the highest chance for success in recovery.
IIn the not-so-distant past, mental health disorders were surrounded by a haze of stigma—people perceived to be experiencing mental health disorders were often treated differently than peers. They encountered additional
What Is Medication Assisted Treatment? A person experiencing a substance use disorder often experiences altered brain chemistry. As the brain becomes accustomed to the effects of a particular drug, it
