What Is the Definition of MAT?
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 18, 2021 Updated: April 18, 2021 Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, uses medication combined with other treatment modalities to help those who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction maintain recovery long-term. MAT medications relieve the withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings associated with treating substance use disorders. For many people who may not be aware of MAT as a treatment option, it can seem like patients are just trading one substance for another. However, this approach to treatment has been proven to be…
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