Addiction Medicine

What is Addiction Medicine?

Addiction medicine provides opiate-free pain management for patients seeking a life free from addictive drugs. Opioid dependencies and addictions have increased in patients of all ages as a result of substance use disorders. For some, opioid addiction has become a negative and costly part of their medical treatment experience, and for others, the medication no longer alleviates their symptoms or provides pain relief.

As a long-term solution, opioids may present more risks than benefits, leading patients to look for alternatives. Even after completing a treatment program, you may still have concerns about future pain flare ups, and if another episode of pain will result in using opioids again. We are here to help you address these questions and explore your options. By equipping our patients with resources to continue on their path to recovery, we provide a new way to manage your pain.

Pain Medication

Outpatient Treatment Program

Medicated-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Our Outpatient Treatment Program is an ideal blend of client focused, comprehensive, one-on-one attention, coupled with the freedom to stay at home, in a hotel, or resort of your choice.

This program offers evidence based treatment modalities, and is a great option for individuals or couples with busy schedules or family obligations and offers the utmost privacy and confidentiality.

Medicated-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Medicated-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a form of opiate-free pain management that uses a combination of FDA-approved medication, counseling, and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.

These medications relieve the withdrawal symptoms from the side effects of opiates and the psychological cravings that cause chemical imbalances in the body. MAT programs provide a safe and controlled level of medication to provide pain relief while overcoming the use of an abused opioid.

Common Questions about MAT:

Q: Does MAT just replace one drug for another?

A: No, the medications offered for addiction medicine relieve withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings. MAT programs also include counseling and implementing lifestyle changes to decrease dependencies.

Q: What medications are used for opioid dependency?

A: Methadone, Buprenorphine (Suboxone), and Naltrexone are used to treat opioid dependence and addiction to opioids such as heroin, morphine, and codeine, as well as semi-synthetic opioids (oxycodone and hydrocodone).

Q: What is the cost for Suboxone treatmentmedications are used for opioid dependency?

A: Methadone, Buprenorphine (Suboxone), and Naltrexone are used to treat opioid dependence and addiction to opioids such as heroin, morphine, and codeine, as well as semi-synthetic opioids (oxycodone and hydrocodone).

Q: What medications for alcohol use disorders?

A: Disulfiram, Acamprosate (Campral), and Naltrexone (Vivitrol) are the most common drugs used to treat alcohol use disorder. None of these drugs provide a cure for the disorder, but they are most effective for people who participate in a MAT program and want opiate-free pain management.

If you are interested, and want to find out if MAT is right for you, we will be glad to discuss these treatment options with you.

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