Isn’t MAT just trading one addiction for another?

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Isn’t MAT just trading one addiction for another?

Isn’t MAT just trading one addiction for another?

The FDA has approved several different medications to treat alcohol and opioid use disorders. MAT medications relieve the withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings that cause chemical imbalances in the body. Medications used for MAT are evidence-based treatment options and do not just substitute one drug for another.

Source: Attorneys at the Legal Action Center authored, Know Your Rights: Rights for Individuals on Medication Assisted Treatment. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 09-4449. Rockville, MD: Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2009.

Dr. Anish Shah, MD

Dr. Anish Shah is the founder of Santa Rosa's Siyan Clinical Corporation, specializing in a wide range of mood disorders such as Depression, ADHD, PTSD, and Substance Abuse. In 2019 he launched Hopemat.org to reduce opioid dependence in Northern California.

Disclaimer

“The following articles are prepared for general information and do not necessarily reflect a preferred treatment option for those who are experiencing mental health problems including drug dependence. If you are in need of medical help for your mental health condition, or a substance use problem, please contact a medical provider to have your specific situation evaluated.”