McLeod Centers offers Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) at 8 locations across North Carolina
If you are interested in starting Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), call (704) 332-9001 and press 5 to speak to an MAT Intake Coordinator about admissions for all MAT programs.
Per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a clinically-driven, “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. MAT often prevents or reduces opioid overdose by normalizing brain chemistry, blocking the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, and relieving physiological cravings. The aim of MAT is for patients to achieve stability, generally a year or more of continued participation and compliance with treatment recommendations. In addition to the FDA-approved medications (either Methadone or Buprenorphine), patients receive individual treatment planning, urinalysis testing, and referrals to community resources as needed.