Patients beginning MAT should expect to meet with a psychiatrist and explain to them their concerns, symptoms, and goals. The mental health professional will work with the patient in order to determine the best treatment route in order to reach their goals. Each patient’s relationship and struggle with substance use disorder is unique and therefore, tailoring a custom treatment plan is imperative to success. Patients should expect the treatment plan to include a combination of behavioral therapy and medication. MAT has been demonstrated to be a highly effective treatment option and helps patients mitigate or eliminate their substance use it also significantly reduces the risk of relapse rather than an approach that uses just either medication or therapy.