Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
A Safe, Proven Approach to Opioid & Alcohol Recovery
Recovery is not about willpower — it’s about support, structure, and evidence-based care.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with therapy and ongoing support to help individuals overcome opioid or alcohol addiction safely and successfully.
MAT is one of the most effective treatment methods available today, and it significantly reduces cravings, prevents relapse, and improves long-term outcomes.
At Maryland Behavioral Health, MAT is delivered with compassion, cultural awareness, and careful medical supervision. You’ll never walk this journey alone.
What Is MAT?
MAT uses safe, clinically tested medications to stabilize the brain and reduce cravings, while therapy helps strengthen emotional recovery, coping skills, and long-term stability.
It is NOT “replacing one addiction with another.”
MAT is a medical treatment that restores balance and supports your recovery from day one.
MAT is recommended by:
- The CDC
- The FDA
- SAMHSA
- Addiction medicine experts worldwide
Medications We Offer Through MAT
Suboxone® (Buprenorphine/Naloxone)
For opioid use disorder
- Reduces cravings
- Eases withdrawal symptoms
- Lowers risk of relapse
- Safe and effective for long-term recovery
Vivitrol®(Naltrexone Injection)
For opioid and alcohol use disorders
- Once-monthly injection
- Blocks the effects of opioids
- Reduces cravings
- Non-addictive
How MAT Helps
MAT can dramatically improve your ability to stay sober and rebuild your life.
It supports:
- Withdrawal management
- Craving reduction
- Mood stability
- Lower relapse risk
- Improved mental health
- Stronger engagement in therapy
- Ability to return to work, school, and family life
MAT treats both the biological and emotional parts of addiction.
Your MAT Program at Maryland Behavioral Health
Comprehensive Assessment
Your provider completes a full evaluation of:
- Substance use history
- Medical conditions
- Mental health needs
- Withdrawal risks
- Personal recovery goals
This ensures MAT is safe and appropriate.
Regular Appointments & Monitoring
Follow-up visits help us:
- Adjust medication safely
- Review symptoms
- Monitor progress
- Address challenges
- Strengthen your recovery plan
We stay with you every step of the way.
Therapy & Counseling Support
MAT works best when paired with therapy.
Our therapists help you:
- Identify triggers
- Build coping skills
- Heal underlying trauma
- Manage stress
- Strengthen relationships
- Stay motivated and focused
Recovery is not just medical — it’s emotional, behavioral, and personal.
Long-Term Recovery Planning
We help you stay stable long after the early phases of MAT, guiding you through:
- Relapse prevention
- Life skills
- Routine building
- Emotional wellness
- Community support
A strong foundation leads to long-term success.
Who MAT Helps
MAT is effective for individuals recovering from:
- Opioid use disorder
- Heroin use
- Prescription pain medication misuse
- Alcohol use disorder
- Repeated relapse
- Co-occurring mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar)
Whether you’re just starting recovery or rebuilding after relapse, MAT can help steady your path forward.
Why Patients Trust Maryland Behavioral Health for MAT
MAT is effective for individuals recovering from:
- Compassionate, judgment-free care
- Experienced addiction treatment providers
- Safe prescribing and monitoring
- Telehealth and in-person support
- Evidence-based treatment methods
- Culturally sensitive, respectful environment
We’re committed to helping you recover with dignity, safety, and understanding.
We are available 24/7
Take Your First Step Toward
Long-Term Recovery
You don’t have to fight cravings or withdrawal alone.
MAT can help you feel stronger, more stable, and more in control of your life.