Addiction to opioids and heroin, as well as alcohol, is a complex and chronic disease. However, with proper medication and counseling, people can recover soon. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is one of the best medication programs that help adult patients to get back to their normal lives sooner. At Ace Medical in Jacksonville, we provide this Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with a team of highly experienced medical professionals.

What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) is a treatment option that includes behavioral therapies and medications to treat substance use disorders. It’s an effective, evidence-based way to help people struggling with addiction get better. Types of medications included in MAT Program;

Suboxone

Suboxone is a prescription medication for adults suffering from addiction to opioid-containing medications, heroin, or other opioids. Suboxone provides patients with an easier way to get help without the need for frequent visits to a doctor’s office. This enables you to focus on daily life and therapy instead of constantly worrying about the next dose.

Sublocade

Sublocade injection is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe opioid use disorder in adults who are already stable on treatment with buprenorphine. It should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support. This medicine is a partial opioid agonist.

Vivitrol

Vivitrol is a prescribed injection used as part of a treatment program for alcohol or drug dependence. Treatment with Vivitrol can help reduce cravings and prevent relapse in people with a history of alcohol dependence or opioid abuse. If you or your loved ones need help to recover from opioids or any drug addiction, visit a medication assisted treatment center in Jacksonville FL. You can visit our website to book an online appointment or call us @ (904) 342-0816.