As opioid addiction continues to run rampant across the United States, many people are suffering from tragic consequences. At Albany Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Albany, Oregon, we offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults who are living with addictions to heroin, prescription painkillers, and other opioids. MAT uses medication and counseling to give patients a comprehensive treatment experience. We prescribe medication to help patients curb the physical symptoms associated with withdrawal. We combine this with a therapeutic component, which at our CTC includes individual and group counseling, to help people make the lifestyle changes and develop the coping skills they need to achieve long-term recovery. MAT is a person-centered and outcomes-driven program, and researchers have found that those who participate in it have a better chance of resisting relapse.
