Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines non-addictive medications with addiction counseling and behavioral therapies while treating an individual with a substance use disorder. These medications help individuals overcome intense cravings during the first year of addiction recovery and can help prevent relapses. Learn more about the MATs that Lake Area Recovery Center provides for select clients.
MAT for Opioid Addiction
Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex) and extended release naltrexone (Vivitrol) are all proven medication-assisted treatment options for opioid use disorder. These therapies are used to prevent withdrawal symptoms while also reducing cravings and blocking the effects of opioids. LARC offers both Suboxone and Vivitrol treatment programs.
MAT for Alcohol Addiction
Vivitrol is a proven medication-assisted treatment that is used at LARC to treat alcohol use disorder. Much like it does for clients dealing with OUD, this effective medication helps those with an addiction to alcohol to experience reduced cravings while preventing typical withdrawal symptoms.