When someone is suffering from an opioid addiction, it can be devastating. But with the right treatment, they can stop abusing opioids and start living a more productive life. At Winchester Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), we provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with an opioid addiction. This time-tested approach combines medication with counseling, which allows people to heal physically and emotionally. When someone participates in MAT at Winchester CTC, they are prescribed a medication that eases cravings and lessens painful withdrawal symptoms. These medications don’t cause feelings of euphoria and often help participants feel more clearheaded, so they are able to engage more fully in counseling sessions. It’s during therapy that people often get to the root of what may have led them to start abusing opioids in the first place. These sessions can also help them make important behavioral and lifestyle changes. With effective medication and counseling, people can set the groundwork for lasting recovery.
