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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program

Our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is certified and approved by Ohio mental health and addiction treatment services (OMHAS), and is designed for adult patients who want to get off the merry-go-round of life-threatening relapse. In fact, it’s one the best addiction therapies for those addicted to opioids whose goal is to achieve long-term sobriety. With the assistance of evidence-based medication, our clients can achieve positive outcomes and normalize their lives. Most importantly, MAT programs like Suboxone maintenance have become the most effective and life-changing forms of addiction care in decades. MAT integration can help patients overcome the craving to use heroin and other opioids. Today, the primary medications used in most MAT programs include: Suboxone, Subutex, Sublocade, Naltrexone and Vivitrol. Designed specifically for the treatment of alcohol and opioid addiction, medication assisted treatment (MAT) includes both specific medications and behavioral therapies that are intended to:

  • Get clients focused on their recovery without cravings or withdrawal.
  • Aid clients in integrating strategies and skills.
  • Normalize life.
  • Reduce the risk of relapse.
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Expert Hepatitis C CareWhen is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Appropriate?

Typically, medication assisted treatment is utilized for heroin, fentanyl, painkillers, and other opioids. MAT can also be used to treat addictions with benzodiazepines or alcohol. Determining if Medsave Clinic’s Medication assisted treatment is right for you requires a full medical assessment and appraisal of your drug history, medical conditions and other considerations. Generally, clients with a long history of alcohol and opioid use, who have chronically relapsed, have positive outcomes as a result of MAT care. It’s important to note that clients don’t need to dedicate themselves to one approach forever. Many people use MAT when they first enter treatment and, over time, find they no longer need MAT to sustain their recovery. At Medsave Clinic, Addiction treatment center, we assist clients battling drug and alcohol use disorders. We tailor our treatment to best meet each client’s specific needs. We’re here for you, and we’re excited to help you on your “path” to addiction recovery.

Are Subutex and Suboxone the Same?

Buprenorphine (Subutex) was developed for use as a detox aid from opioid/opiate drugs. On the other hand, Suboxone is widely used for both detox and MAT maintenance programs. Since Buprenorphine is the active ingredient in both medications, it is an easy transition from Subutex to Suboxone for patients directed under a doctor's care. While Buprenorphine was found to be effective in the treatment of opioid addiction, a propensity to "use" still remained. Many addicts tried to inject the drug intravenously in order to attain the same high as with heroin or prescription painkillers. They often succeeded, prompting development of another medication so that this could not happen. For this reason, Suboxone was designed. Suboxone contains Naloxone, which blocks the effects of opioids. The most important benefit of Suboxone and Subutex is that these medications stop the withdrawal symptoms which lead addicted people to seek more opioids. In fact, a patient on Buprenorphine is not in withdrawal, not “high”, not craving and not seeking. Subsequently, clients can begin to return to a normal life.

Sublocade - A Once-a-Month Injection

Sublocade is a once-monthly injection containing Buprenorphine. Unlike Suboxone, Sublocade contains only Buprenorphine, and not Naloxone. The medication is injected as a liquid, but changes to a solid form that delivers the medication all throughout the month. This new MAT medication can only be administered by a healthcare provider. In this way, patients can get steady, continuous levels of Buprenorphine throughout the month without the possibility for abuse. It is not available as a retail prescription. Our doctors can discuss if Sublocade is right for you after performing an assessment and consultation.

What is Vivitrol?

Vivitrol was approved by the FDA in 2010 for use in opioid addiction treatment programs. Vivitrol contains Naltrexone, which suppresses cravings. As a result, it has helped a countless number of addicts remain in recovery by preventing relapse. Vivitrol is administered as a monthly injection in a medical office. Like Suboxone, it has a proven track record of helping patient’s recover when performed as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), which includes behavioral therapy. Medsave Addiction Treatment Center’s Suboxone Treatment: Most people cannot stop taking opioids suddenly. They need help to change their thinking, behavior, and situation. Unfortunately, stopping abruptly has a poor success rate – fewer than 25% of patients can remain sober for even one year. This is where MAT options such as Suboxone treatment can promote patient sobriety, while reducing the side effects of withdrawal and cravings that typically lead to relapse. When a doctor starts an opioid-addicted patient on Suboxone treatment, the patient must be undergoing mild to moderate withdrawal. At this point, the opioids have started to exit the brain’s opioid receptors. Buprenorphine attaches and sticks to them. When this happens, the patient’s withdrawal indications improve as the receptors accept the Buprenorphine. The Suboxone then starts to overpower withdrawal symptoms and cravings. With daily Suboxone maintenance, Suboxone continues to keep the brain’s opioid receptors engaged. In fact, should the patient use another opioid at this point, the euphoric effects of that opioid will be greatly decreased or null.

Get Suboxone Treatment at Medsave Addiction Treatment Center in Columbus Ohio Today

People who are addicted to opioids can stop and go on to live happy and productive lives. At Medsave Addiction Treatment Center Suboxone Clinic in Columbus Ohio, we work to make sure that each person who comes to us for care is given the second chance that they deserve. If you are dependent on opioids, you do not need to keep misusing them or feeling shame. You can stop using and capture a life beyond your wildest dreams. While the mere thought of stopping can be daunting, there is no greater loss than your life. Don’t put off getting help for another day.
We can assist and support you in your recovery. Call us to find out more about our Addiction Treatment Center, Suboxone Clinic in Columbus Ohio.

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Testimonials

Our patient Most Valuable Words

Jodi Mobley (Canal Winchester)

The staff at MedSave is great! They take care of me faster than any other place at a price that I can afford.

Elena Mihailovska (Dublin)

Without the convenience of MedSave Clinic, I may have lost my job from all of the necessary treatments I needed. Due to their great staff, I am well and still employed!

Jun Shen (Columbus)

MedSave Clinic got me treated and got me back to work so that I could get back to living life!

Jeremy Kruse (Dublin)

MedSave Clinic gave me the tools and support I needed to overcome addiction. The counselors were incredibly understanding and helped me rebuild my life. I'm forever grateful for their guidance.

Evelyn Martinez (Columbus)

Finding MedSave Clinic was a turning point in my life. Their holistic approach to addiction treatment changed everything for me. Thanks to their dedicated team, I'm now living a life free from addiction.

Dan Hodges (Dublin)

MedSave Clinic isn't just a treatment center; it's a place of hope and healing. Their team's unwavering support and evidence-based therapies helped me break the cycle of addiction.

Isabel M. (Columbus)

MedSave Clinic didn't just treat my addiction; they helped me rebuild my self-esteem and find purpose in life again. I couldn't be more grateful for their guidance and support.

Alex Ross (Dublin)

MedSave Clinic has been a lifesaver for me. The counselors are not only highly skilled but also genuinely caring. They helped me navigate the rocky road to recovery, and I'm grateful for their unwavering support.

Alisa Milano (Columbus)

Choosing MedSave Clinic was one of the best decisions I've made. The counselors are empathetic and understanding, and they helped me uncover the root causes of my addiction. I'm now on a path to a healthier, happier life.