Medication-Assisted Treatment For Long Term Recovery

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The Science Behind Medication-Assisted Treatment Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a scientifically proven approach to treating substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder. Combining FDA-approved medications with behavioral therapy and counseling, MAT offers a comprehensive path to recovery. It is endorsed by the World Health Organization and the Substance Abuse and Mental […]

Why You Need A Doctor For Addiction Treatment –

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Imagine being told that you have a progressively debilitating and potentially fatal medical disorder. It’s widely recognized in the research community as a brain disease. Then you learn that physicians or other medical personnel will NOT be involved in the assessment, diagnosis, acute treatment, or continued monitoring of your condition. Even worse, imagine that many […]