MAT takes a comprehensive approach to treating patients with substance use disorders. The approach with the goal of total recovery manages the physical components of addiction with medication and the mental and emotional components with behavioral therapy. Substance use disorder is a widespread problem among Americans. Individuals struggling with substance use disorder put their own physical and mental health at risk and can hurt those around them damaging personal and professional relationships. With a primary goal of seeing the patient through to full recovery MAT also successfully increases patient survival rates, minimizes criminal activity pertaining to opioids, increases the rates of treatment retention, aids a patient with gaining and maintaining employment, and more. MAT utilizes plans to address various components of the patient’s life including family issues, mental and physical health concerns, panic disorders, vocational problems, and legal concerns. MAT consists of support, monitoring, referrals, screening, and counseling to afford patients every pillar of support they require for success.