Located in Anchorage, Alaska, Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults who are struggling with an opioid addiction. Medication-assisted treatment is different from other forms of outpatient care in that it incorporates the use of both prescription medication and counseling. Medications used in MAT have shown to decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms that often occur when someone stops using opioids, allowing participants to function in their day-to-day lives. This includes the time they spend in counseling, which addresses the behavioral, emotional, and social aspects of addiction. During these sessions, adults can better understand their past choices, address negative emotions, and make lifestyle changes that can lead to long-term recovery. Receiving MAT also makes people less likely to seek out illicit drugs and provides them with positive coping mechanisms. With effective medication and counseling, individuals can discover that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
