Medication Assisted Treatment

Medication Assisted Treatment services offered in Bay City, Corunna, Midland, Saginaw, Standish , Mt. Pleasant, Gladwin and Ortonville, MI

When trying to break an addiction, consider medication-assisted treatment (MAT) at Recovery Pathways, LLC. With six convenient locations in Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, compassionate mental health experts offer MAT to treat substance use disorders. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. 

Medication Assisted Treatment Q&A

What is medication-assisted treatment?

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) at Recovery Pathways, LLC is a type of mental health treatment that can help you overcome substance use disorder, particularly opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder. It combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

What are the benefits of medication-assisted treatment?

The benefits of medication-assisted treatment at Recovery Pathways, LLC include:

  • Fewer cravings for harmful substances
  • Long-lasting, high success rates
  • Relapse prevention 
  • Fewer withdrawal symptoms
  • Lower risk of physical health problems
  • Enhanced mental health and well-being
  • Improvements in quality of life

With the help of a licensed therapist at Recovery Pathways, LLC, you can break an addictive habit for good. 

Which symptoms can medication-assisted treatment help treat?

Symptoms that may indicate a substance use disorder include:

  • Needing more and more of a substance for the same effects
  • Being drunk or high
  • Not being able to stop using a harmful substance
  • Withdrawal symptoms when quitting
  • Physical health problems
  • Strong cravings for harmful substances

MAT works by reducing brain cravings caused by chemical imbalances. The medications you’re given offer a safe way to stop using harmful substances. They can help you feel more like yourself and flourish.

Who is a candidate for MAT?

You may be a candidate for MAT if you’re struggling with opioid use disorder or a similar substance use disorder. To learn if MAT is right for you and which treatment is the most appropriate, your provider completes a psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria. 

They discuss your emotions, moods, thoughts, behaviors, lifestyle, medications, and any addictions and/or withdrawal symptoms. 

Recovery Pathways, LLC offers GeneSight® testing to learn which medications may be the most effective based on your genetic makeup. 

What can I expect during medication-assisted treatment?

During MAT at Recovery Pathways, LLC, you’ll take medications like Brixaldi®, Sublocade®, VIVITROL®, or SUBOXONE® to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms (agitation, excessive sweating, tremors, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, etc.). 

You might participate in individual, group, or family and couples counseling. You may participate in specific therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). You’ll also discover effective coping skills for relapse prevention and have access to case management services.

Schedule an appointment at Recovery Pathways, LLC by phone or request one online today to learn if you’re a candidate for medication-assisted treatment.