MAT Addiction Treatment in Houston

MAT Addiction Treatment in Houston

Thousands of Americans are living with active alcohol or opioid addiction each day, and Houston residents are not immune to the impacts that substance use disorders can have within your community. When you are amid an alcohol addiction or opioid addiction, it is easy to feel as though you are alone in your battle with addiction, and finding the courage to seek help can feel like a big feat. Making the change in your life towards addiction recovery with the support of an addiction treatment program can provide you with the support and guidance you need to find your way in a life of sober living. The team at Novo Detox is dedicated to supporting patients in safely overcoming their drug or alcohol addiction with the support of leading addiction medicine and evidence-based treatment methods that will support you in addressing the underlying causes of drug and alcohol addiction. It is hard to find someone who has intentionally entered into a substance use disorder. Drug and alcohol addiction will progress over time and is often rooted with deep seeded emotions and traumas that have influenced your ability to manage day-to-day stressors. An effective addiction treatment in Houston will support patients in gaining an understanding of how their emotions and traumas have influenced their addictive behaviors and develop the tools able to learn how to mitigate triggers that will help them remain on the road to recovery and health. 

 Houston residents that are living with a severe drug or alcohol addiction have undoubtedly thought about seeking addiction treatment but have some questions or reservations about the alcohol or drug detox and treatment programs. You may have thought about quitting drugs and alcohol but are concerned about the unpleasant and, in some cases painful withdrawal symptoms that can occur which have caused you to hesitate in making the first step in your addiction recovery process.

Participating in a medically assisted treatment program will give you the comfort and peace of mind in knowing that your drug or alcohol detox process will be monitored by our team of medical professionals that will work to maintain your comfort and safety. Your medically assisted treatment program will be combined with evidence-based therapy methods including behavioral therapy, dual diagnosis treatment, relapse prevention education, and family therapy that will enable you to heal from your root causes of alcohol and drug addiction and establish a healthy foundation in addiction recovery.

What Is MAT?

A medically assisted treatment (MAT) program is an addiction treatment method that supports patients that are experiencing an active opioid or alcohol addiction. Alcohol abuse and opioid abuse are known to be highly addictive and create a strong physical dependence on the drug abusers who use them. When you attempt to quit your use of drugs and alcohol, withdrawal symptoms can occur that can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. Many will wonder if they should attempt to quit their use of drugs and alcohol on their own without the support of medical detox. Undergoing a DIY detox process can put you in harm’s way as your withdrawal symptoms will be unique to you and may run the risk of becoming serious or life-threatening if not treated by a medical professional. Engaging in a MAT program will provide patients with medications that will help to reduce any presenting drug or alcohol cravings allowing them to remain focused on maintaining their lifestyle in addiction recovery. The medications provided also work to minimize the severity of your drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms to a mild or moderate level allowing you to remain comfortable and safe throughout your addiction treatment process. 

A medication-assisted treatment program often begins when an individual starts an alcohol or drug detox program. However, there may be times that individuals are unable to start a medical detox program right away. There are options for those Houston residents that are ready to quit their substance abuse before beginning a detox and treatment program by attending a MAT program within an outpatient rehab setting. Once you are ready to begin drug or alcohol detox or a spot opens up, you will be able to begin your addiction recovery process through a detox and drug or alcohol rehab program. Your MAT program will continue as long as you need support in overcoming the physical dependence on substances and can resume throughout your rehab program. As you begin to heal and restore your body’s functioning to a normal state, you will be able to start a slow tapering off from the medications with the supervision and guidance of our medical team at Novo Detox.

What to Expect During MAT?

As you first arrive at our recovery center, you will meet with our in-house medical team that will complete admission paperwork and initial assessments that will provide our team with the knowledge and understanding of your unique history of drug abuse and alcohol abuse. This information will support us in determining the appropriate levels of care that you will require throughout your detox and treatment programs. Once our medical team deems that a MAT program would be beneficial for you, you will be invited to participate in a MAT program. Patients’ participation in a MAT program is completely voluntary. Our team will support you in making an informed decision by giving you the information about your specific MAT program and allowing you to make the decision that feels right for you. If you decide that a MAT program is a right option for you, you will be given one of the following medications that will support in treating and reducing your withdrawal symptoms and minimizing your drug or alcohol cravings: 

• Buprenorphine (also known as suboxone)
• Methadone
• Naltrexone

 An effective MAT program will incorporate a comprehensive addiction treatment program that will foster healing within your body, mind, and spirit. As you release the physical dependence on drugs and alcohol, you will be supported in addressing and healing from the deep-rooted emotions and traumas that have impacted your ability to manage negative situations or emotions and worked to influence your addictive behaviors. Novo Detox offers patients the following addiction therapy methods that will help to treat their substance use disorders and provide long-term success in addiction recovery: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment
• Holistic treatment methods
• Creative Healing practices 
• 12-step programs including narcotics anonymous or alcoholics anonymous 
• Cognitive Restructuring 
• Nutritional therapy 
• Aftercare planning 
• Trauma therapy approaches
• Relapse prevention skill development
• Life skills development

At Novo Detox, we value providing our patients with an addiction treatment program that is accessible and meets the unique needs of all of our patients. Each patient has their own individual story and history with substance abuse that will require a personalized treatment plan that addresses their specific healing needs and goals for addiction recovery. That is why we offer varying levels of care for each phase of your treatment program. Patients can choose to undergo drug or alcohol detox within our recovery center which will provide them with support from our health care professionals. If you are looking for an alcohol or drug rehab program that will provide you with a safe, comfortable space to heal from your substance use disorders. Patients can remove themselves from the environment that once fueled their substance abuse and surround themselves with others that share the same ideals and hopes of overcoming addiction and finding their way in a life of sober living. If you cannot take a break from your daily lifestyle or responsibilities, patients can participate in an outpatient rehab program inviting you to attend the treatment center at times that work for you and your schedule. Patients can choose between a partial hospitalization program or an intensive outpatient program that will incite them to the treatment center for individual therapy and group therapy processes that will support them in developing a strong foundation in addiction recovery. Once you complete your therapy sessions each day, you can return home to tend to your loved ones and maintain your work and school responsibilities.

Why Choose Novo Detox For Medically Assisted Treatment for Addiction?

Houston residents choose Novo Detox as the leading choice for treatment centers for the high level of care and support that is provided to each patient that heals with us. Throughout our continuum of care, patients can take the time they need to make the most of their addiction treatment program and work towards long-term success in addiction recovery. Our highly educated and trained team of on-site medical professionals is available 24/7 for patient care and addiction therapists and clinicians that are dedicated to supporting you to overcome your substance abuse and become empowered to see the life you can have in sober living. Our whole-person integrated approach to addiction treatment will allow you to restore your body, mind, and spirit from the impacts of substance abuse and enhance your ability to have a happy, balanced lifestyle free of drug and alcohol abuse. Contact one of our admission specialists today to start your recovery journey.