Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Los Angeles | Profound Treatment

There are a variety of clinical interventions and evidence-based modalities that can help individuals recover from substance use disorder (SUD). However, before that work can begin, individuals must go through detox. To aid with the detox and withdrawal process, Profound Treatment offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which can help to reduce cravings and reduce withdrawal symptoms. Continue reading to learn more!

Transform Your Life With Leading MAT in Los Angeles

Profound Treatment offers leading MAT in Los Angeles, California. Along with other therapeutic interventions, it can help you transform your life and live a long-term, sustainable recovery.

What Is MAT?

MAT is a structured and comprehensive treatment for addiction that combines medications with therapy. The integration of these medications and therapies is designed to address the complex needs of those struggling with addiction. That includes addressing one’s struggles with co-occurring disorders, too, which typically requires dual diagnosis treatment.

The main components of an MAT program include:

• Utilizing FDA-approved medications that have undergone rigorous testing and are effective in treating addiction
• Counseling that provides clients insights into the psychological aspects of their addiction and teaches coping skills
• Behavioral therapy equips clients with practical tools to manage cravings, triggers, and the challenges of maintaining sobriety.

What Addictions Are Best Suited for This Approach to Care?

The substances used during treatment vary depending on the type of SUD. MAT is commonly used to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid addiction. However, like any treatment, MAT is most effective when the individual wants to get better and recover.

Unlock a Brighter Future With Personalized MAT at Profound Treatment

Treatment teams evaluate each individual’s case to evaluate the efficacy of using MAT in a client’s treatment plan. If applicable, a personalized MAT program at Profound Treatment can help you unlock a brighter future.

A Tailored Treatment Plan to Meet Your Needs

One of our goals at Profound is to provide clients with tailored treatment plans. We understand that everyone and their recovery journey are unique. Personalized MAT plans help with each client’s circumstances, focusing on treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

Compassionate Care From Expert Professionals

Additionally, our expert professionals focus on providing compassionate care.

The Power of MAT

As mentioned, the first step toward treatment is detox, which can be uncomfortable and even painful due to the withdrawal symptoms. MAT is a significant component of helping clients through detox at our recovery center and within other treatment centers. Our detox services can help and provide the following:

• Recovery from opioid and substance use addiction
• Management for severe symptoms and stages of drug withdrawal
• 24/7 monitoring, support, and medical care to ensure safety

FDA-Approved Medication

As mentioned, the medications used during MAT must be FDA-approved. The FDA recognizes these medications for their effectiveness in treating addiction and can be integral to the success of one’s overall treatment.

Methadone

One FDA-approved substance used in MAT is methadone. Methadone is a long-lasting opioid agonist that helps people reduce cravings and manage withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, such as heroin. It binds to the same receptors in the brain that opioids target, providing a stable and controlled effect. A substance like this should be administered under medical supervision in a specialized clinic to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Buprenorphine

Sometimes referred to as Suboxone or Subutex, buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist that activates the same receptors as opioids but to a lesser extent. It helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms and lowers the risk of misuse compared to full agonists. Additionally, it can be prescribed in an office-based setting, increasing its accessibility for those with opioid use disorder (OUD).

Naltrexone

Lastly, naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that works by blocking the effects of opioids in the brain. It helps prevent relapse by making it less appealing to use opioids. Furthermore, it can be used as an extended-release injection or a daily oral medication and can help individuals who have completed detoxification and wish to maintain sobriety.

Benefits of MAT Programs

What are the benefits of MAT programs? For some, it may seem counterintuitive to use substances to help recovery from addiction. However, in many cases, MAT programs help to:

• Reduce the intense cravings that typically drive individuals back to substance use and make it easier for clients to resist these urges
• Prevent relapse by helping individuals maintain stability in their recovery journey, significantly reducing the risk of relapse, and increasing the chances of achieving long-term sobriety.
• Enhance one’s quality of life by helping clients regain control over their addiction, lives, and relationships. Maintaining sobriety provides stability and well-being, ultimately leading to an improved quality of life.

Heal Amid a Community of Professional and Peer Support

Another reason to work with Profound is the connections you’ll make, the experiences you’ll have, and the support you’ll gain. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with our specialists and feel empowered throughout your treatment journey. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to connect with peers, hear their stories, share your experiences, and grow and heal together. Addiction is an isolating nature. Healing amid a community of peer and professional support can help make those lonely days feel a lot less lonely.

Take the First Step Towards Healing With a MAT Assessment Today

That first step toward recovery can be terrifying, but you don’t have to do it alone. Profound Treatment is here to help you take that first step. Visit our website to contact us, schedule a consultation, and start your personalized treatment plan with professional guidance. Only you can take that first step. Take that step toward joining a community of individuals committed to Recovery in Los Angeles today!