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Algone Dependency Treatment
What exactly is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
MAT is the term used when the disease being treated, is addiction/ dependency. Evidence has shown that successful treatment of addiction, especially early treatment of addiction, often includes both behavior changes and medication changes. A successful MAT program utilizes FDA-approved medications as needed and counseling components, such as patient-provider motivational counseling, to assist in the healing process. These are best met with counseling, group therapy, and/ or support from peers and professionals. Algone's dependency program is the “bridge” from addiction to sobriety. These therapies help curb withdrawal symptoms and cravings, which then help release a person from the bondage of dependency on opioids. Addiction is a chronic disease and those with addiction suffer damage to areas of the brain that are integral to executive function and control. Through medication stabilization and behavioral changes, the brain can improve.
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Our facilities are multidisciplinary, meaning patients are here for a variety of reasons. Our clinics are a judgement free zone, and our staff's main priority is to help you get your life back.
Addictions/ Dependencies that CAN Be Treated at Algone
Alcohol Abuse
For some adults, alcohol use is not harmful. However, around 18 million adult Americans have an alcohol use disorder. This disease causes craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and tolerance.
Common signs of alcoholism include:
- Inability to control alcohol consumption
- Craving alcohol when you’re not drinking
- Putting alcohol above responsibilities
- Feeling the need to keep drinking more
- Spending a substantial amount of money on alcohol
- Behaving differently after drinking
- Feeling like you have to drink more than when you first started drinking (i.e. building up a tolerance).
MAT USED: Acamprosate, Naltrexone, & Disulfiram.
Opioid Misuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that more than 2 million Americans abuse opioids and on average, more than 90 Americans die from opioid overdose every day.
Common signs of opioid misuse include:
- Avoiding time with family and friends
- Losing interest in activities
- Not bathing, changing clothes or brushing their teeth
- Being very tired and sad, poor sleep schedule
- Unusual eating habits: more or less than usual
- Being overly energetic, talking fast and saying things that don’t make sense
- Mood changes: being nervous or cranky and quickly changing moods
- Missing important appointments
- Getting into trouble with the law
- Attending work or school on an erratic schedule
MAT USED: Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone
Heroin Use
In 2015, nearly 13,000 people died from heroin overdose and more than 1.5 million people aged 12 and older reported using heroin at least once, according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The pain and suffering of addiction can end. Through education, prevention and treatment, it is possible to make heroin abuse a thing of the past.
Signs of Heroin Addiction:
- Using the drug to relieve withdrawal symptoms
- Making your life revolve around drug use
- Abandoning activities you once enjoyed
- Continuing use regardless of the consequences
- Withdrawing from friends and family
MAT USED: Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone
Medication Assisted Treatments
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Our facilities are multidisciplinary, meaning patients are here for a variety of reasons. Our clinics are a judgement free zone, and our staff's main priority is to help you get your life back.
Resources
Medication assisted treatment (MAT). (2018). Behavioral Health Group. Retrieved from https://bhgrecovery.com/treatment-services/proven-treatment/