A therapist speaks with a client about the MAT recovery program.

The Role of MAT in Overcoming Addiction

Recovery is hard work, and the withdrawal symptoms of detox can cause people to avoid that work altogether. That’s why medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is such a powerful tool in addiction recovery. MAT combines the use of FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies as people go through substance use treatment. It eases detox symptoms and…