Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medication combined with counseling and behavioral therapies. MAT is most effective in treating Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) and can help sustain recovery.
Healing Pines Recovery provides expert medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in Colorado to help clients recover from substance abuse disorders. Our residential treatment center in Colorado can provide you or your loved one with the necessary support to begin the healing process.
MAT is medication combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a holistic approach to treating substance use disorders. MAT also addresses different health conditions in the course of treatment.
MAT is used primarily to treat addiction to opioids like heroin and prescription pain relievers containing opiates. In 2019, an estimated 10.1 million individuals aged 12 and above misused opioids in the previous year. These figures constantly rise, thus enforcing the need for MAT as an effective method to curb opioid usage effects.
The period between 2016 and 2018 alone witnessed a 142% increase in patients receiving MAT at HRSA-funded health centers. In a nutshell, MAT is an effective method for treating addiction to opioids.
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We offer supportive inpatient rehab and residential treatment at our beautiful home in the scenic small town of Elizabeth, Colorado.
For individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health (dual diagnosis) we offer comprehensive therapeutic modalities.
The opium poppy plant is the source of naturally occurring opioids like codeine, morphine, and heroin. On the other hand, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, methadone, tramadol, and carfentanil are created in laboratories. These drugs come with a potent sedating and pain-relieving effect.
Unfortunately, they also have a significant potential for physical and psychological dependence. The peak effect is death. The CDC estimated an increase in opioid overdose deaths from 56,064 to 74,673 from 2020 to April 2021.
Whether used as an illegal street drug or a legal prescription pill, opioid effects are strikingly similar. There is a severe risk of overdose, which depresses respiratory drive and interferes with or slows breathing.
We work with most major commercial insurance plans which can help cover up to 100% of the costs associated with treatment.
Our medication assisted treatment program in Colorado is clinically effective and, as previously mentioned, reduces the need for inpatient detox for addicts. It offers a comprehensive, individually personalized medication and behavioral therapy program to treat most patients’ needs.
MAT’s ultimate goal is full recovery, for example, the ability to live independent lives, free from drug influence. MAT has proved its effectiveness in:
To achieve these positive effects, MAT uses FDA-approved medication and highly effective therapy.
It is important to note that MAT can also deal with alcohol dependency. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several medications to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. These medications relieve the withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings, causing chemical imbalances in one’s body.
The most common medications used to treat alcohol use disorders include:
Naloxone helps to prevent opioid overdose by reversing the toxic effects of an overdose. It is considered a highly essential medication to a functioning healthcare system. These drugs are sometimes known by their brand names, such as Vivitrol and Suboxone.
MAT has become a therapy of choice for most individuals suffering from substance use disorders, primarily opioid dependence. MAT is an evidence-based approach to treatment. Both the National Institutes of Health and the American Medical Association endorse MAT as a legitimate form of treatment.
Medications prescribed in MAT function in terms of brain chemistry. They block the resulting euphoric effects to minimize psychological and physical cravings. Over time, they normalize the body’s chemistry.
Currently, opioid treatment programs have improved knowledge of opioid addiction treatment and drug addiction overall. Along with such knowledge is the fundamental benefit of MAT can provide patients. MAT for drug addiction provides multiple benefits, including:
MAT isn’t necessarily a cure to your drug addiction. It is simply a means to an end. The results that MAT achieves are highly impressive, provided you are dealing with an expert and experienced service provider.
At our men’s drug rehab, we make it our mission to help you overcome drug-related challenges, from withdrawals to cravings. We provide expert MAT in Colorado with the help of our expert medical professionals. We have years of proven experience with MAT and are ready to help support your recovery. Contact our drug rehab in Colorado to learn more or schedule a consultation with our MAT experts.
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Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has felt lead to be in this role since the age of 15. He is passionate about coaching and helping others becoming their very best. Michael grew up in Northern California and has lived in Colorado for close to a decade. He completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Liberty University and received his Maters in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Michael has a heart for helping the addiction population and their families to find freedom and lasting recovery to positively affect people’s legacies. Michael has experience in individual, group, marriage, and family Counseling.
Michael uses CBT/DBT/Person Centered/Solution Focused and Emotionally Focused Therapies. He enjoys staying active and supporting Colorado Sports Teams (especially the Broncos), movies, Church, playing drums and spending time with his wife and children. Michael brings a non-judgmental and relaxed approach to Healing Pines clients and staff.
Dr. Canfield grew up in Southern California and graduated Cum Laude with his bachelor’s degree in psychology. He attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in California before moving to Colorado to complete his psychiatry residency at the University of Colorado where he served as chief resident. He completed additional training in psychoanalysis at the University of Colorado. He has worked in forensic psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and physician mental health. He strives to stay current with evidence based treatments in psychiatry. When not working, Dr. Canfield is spending time with his wife and three boys.