Medication Assisted Treatment Centers in Arizona
Purpose Healing Center: Medication Assisted Treatment in Arizona for Lasting Recovery
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Many clients are ready to embrace sober living but feel they need a little help to put substance abuse behind them. If you feel confident enough to take the next steps, it’s time to consider the benefits of incorporating prescriptions into your recovery.
So, in moving forward, what do medication-assisted treatment centers offer?
Purpose Healing Center provides a comprehensive treatment program for anyone with substance use disorder. We have the gold standard of care with a medical team capable of providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT)with dedication and experience.
Reach out to our warm and welcoming enrollment team with questions and read on to learn more about our programs for medication-assisted support!
What are the Standard Medications Used to Treat a Substance Use Disorder?
Alcohol and drug use can be extremely challenging to treat with talk therapy alone. While possible, you may benefit from an extra layer in your treatment plan with medications. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) available depends on your substance use.
MAT for Detox from Substance Abuse
The first place you may want to start when it comes to substance abuse treatment is a safe medical detox. No matter what you are using, withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable at best and very detrimental to your health at worst. Fortunately, we can make your experience of detox comfortable with MAT.
For example, many people with opioid use disorders will struggle with sleep during detox. Our team can prescribe you sleeping medications to help you get the rest you need to process intensive therapies in the daytime hours. We may be able to prescribe medications for nausea, vomiting, and anxiety as well.
This is also the point at which we will start to assess your mental health as well as your response to behavioral therapies. We can then make decisions about medication-assisted treatment for the long haul.
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Medications for Opioid Use Disorders
Once you make it through detox, the paths to medication-assisted treatment tend to diverge depending on what substance you have been using. Those struggling with opioid use disorder may want to think about whether they could benefit from MAT to regulate brain chemistry once again.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), most clients with opioid addiction respond best to three distinct medications:
- Buprenorphine with Naltrexone (Suboxone)
- Methadone (usually administered at dedicated outpatient clinics only)
- Naltrexone (or Vivitrol in an extended-release form)
What do these medications offer to prevent continued drug abuse?
They make it less desirable for the client to use again because they block the euphoric effects of substance use disorder, making it less and less appealing to give in. These medications also serve to regulate brain chemistry and actively reduce physiological cravings.
Alcohol Addiction Treatment and MAT Medications
However, opioid use disorder is not the only condition that could benefit from MAT. Alcohol addiction is also responsive to the right medication. Keep in mind that these prescriptions won’t act as a cure for substance abuse, but they can help cut back on use.
Your doctor may prescribe any of the following:
- Acamprosate (Campral)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse)
- Naltrexone
Medications like acamprosate help to cut back on cravings and normalize the neurotransmitters in the brain that are likely to go haywire without alcohol consumption. Others like naltrexone block the reward centers of the brain from responding when alcohol enters your system. Disulfiram produces physical symptoms when you drink that will make you feel uncomfortable.
As you can see, there are no cookie-cutter solutions for alcohol use and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols. This is why it’s beneficial to have an experienced team like the medical professionals at Purpose Healing Center to walk you through the benefits of each.
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Mental Health
Substance use doesn’t always happen in a vacuum. While we can prescribe something for immediate withdrawal symptoms, we also want to get to the underlying conditions. Oftentimes, this means we must investigate the possibility of mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma in our treatment program.
To sustain recovery, you will need evidence-based treatment like talk therapy and peer support to get you started.
However, prescriptions can often alleviate symptoms of mental health concerns that once drove you to alcohol or opioid dependence. Our medical team will assess you for any contributing factors that might worsen substance use as we actively try to balance brain chemistry.
We believe in offering robust treatment options to meet everyone right where they are. Just because you have physical dependence on substances doesn’t mean that you can’t get sober. Allow us to take the first steps toward recovery alongside you with a mental health assessment.
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MAT and Other Evidence-Based Therapies for Full Treatment
Some people worry that the use of medication-assisted treatment simply substitutes one addiction, such as opioids or alcohol, for another. However, it’s important to understand that while some of the medications do act on opioid receptors, they aren’t the only line of defense in sobriety.
Instead, MAT clinics should be providing comprehensive treatment for every client. This means that you are also actively participating in individual and group therapy, as well as other varieties of psychosocial support. In other words, medication should support the hard work that is being done in other areas.
As you gain practice coping with addiction, these medications merely support your recovery journey, which is different from making them the foundation of your recovery.
Additional Benefits of Medication Assisted Treatment Centers
While some of the drugs prescribed are still opioids, these prescriptions have a positive effect on overall functioning. According to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCS), some proven benefits of MAT include:
- Improved rates of employment
- Less criminal behavior
- Reduced exposure to HIV
- Fewer high-risk sexual behaviors
Not to mention, there are other benefits like lowered risk of relapse and improved retention rates for the treatment modalities involved in your care. Once you graduate from an inpatient rehab center, you must choose whether to turn to substance use.
MAT can help you make the transition by lessening cravings and taking away all of the desirable effects of drugs and alcohol.
Every Client is Given a Unique Treatment Plan
At Purpose Healing Center, we understand that every one of our clients is unique. That’s why we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to any recovery efforts. Our medical team will assess you and have an open dialogue with you about your concerns, withdrawal symptoms, and substance use.
Then, we will find a medication that has the best chance of allowing you to enter into recovery and make the best use of other evidence-based treatment protocols.
Keep in mind that pregnant women may be limited in the medications they can take while caring for an unborn child. Be sure to let your doctor know if you are or think you may become pregnant while under their care. The safety of both mother and child is critical at every stage of recovery.
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When it comes to devising a treatment plan for your substance use, there are lots of opportunities for you to get the help you need. From cognitive behavioral therapies to medication-assisted treatment, Purpose Healing Center offers it all.
Allow our dedicated team to help you uncover the cause of your substance abuse and combat it with effective medication. Reach out to our enrollment team today to verify your insurance benefits before beginning the process of enrollment in our Arizona treatment center!
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