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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

At Gosnold, we know a successful recovery does not end with the completion of a treatment plan; we offer ongoing recovery support for our patients and their families.  We are committed to the community and provide family education, school-based counseling, medical care integration, and support prevention coalitions.

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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Gosnold utilizes two different medications (Vivitrol & Naltrexone) in our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.  All patients participating in the MAT program will be required to attend weekly MAT support groups for the first three months they are receiving medication and then an assessment will be made for continued level of care needed.

MAT combined with counseling and behavioral therapies can dramatically decrease the likelihood of relapse, allowing people to continue school or work while receiving treatment.  MAT treatment options like Suboxone and Vivitrol help patients maintain a normal life while reducing side effects of withdrawal and curbing cravings that can lead to relapse.

Vivitrol

One treatment option uses a medication called Naltrexone to help block cravings and euphoric effects of opiate drugs.  The injectable form of Naltrexone, Vivitrol, is an extended release formulation that lasts for approximately one month.  The medication can help patients during the challenging early stages of recovery.

Patients in the Vivitrol MAT program are evaluated by physicians and nurse practitioners with expertise in substance use disorders who supervise a clinical team that administers the monthly injection and provides the patients with support, including counseling, group therapy and case management

The MAT program has been shown to:

  • Improve patient survival
  • Increase ability to stay in treatment
  • Decrease illegal opioid use and activity
  • Increase patients ability to complete school and hold jobs
  • Improve birth outcomes among pregnant women with substance use disorders

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For more general inquiries, including admission to or information about our programs, employment opportunities, or other general information, please call 508-540-6550. For more information about our mental health and addiction treatment programs, contact us at help@gosnold.org.

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