With the rate of opioid use increasing throughout the United States, many people are suffering from devastating consequences. Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to opioids. MAT combines the use of prescription medication with counseling to give patients a comprehensive treatment experience. The medications used in MAT have shown to alleviate the uncomfortable physical symptoms of withdrawal so that people can focus on their recovery. The therapeutic component, which includes group and individual therapy sessions, allows adults to address any underlying mental health disorder symptoms or behavioral concerns that may be contributing to their opioid use. MAT is an outcomes-driven program, and researchers have found that those who participate in it are more likely to resist relapse.
