Over the past decade, the United States has been experiencing an epidemic, with rates of opioid abuse going up year after year. Most significantly, there has been a rise in opioid overdoses, and statistics show how difficult it can be to stop using these substances. For this reason, opioid addiction treatment is a necessity in our society. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based treatment method that has been successful in helping people who have addictions to heroin, prescription painkillers, and other opioids. It combines the use of prescription medication with counseling services. Clarksburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Clarksburg, West Virginia, offers MAT to provide personalized assistance and support as we help people work toward overcoming opioid addictions. People who participate in MAT receive prescription medications that can ease the intense cravings and painful symptoms typically associated with opioid withdrawal. Taking these medications as directed by trained professionals while also participating in therapy can support long-term recovery from opioid use disorder.
