Treatment Program Details
Medication-assisted treatment is an important part of Caron’s patient-centered treatment plans as it reduces cravings, anxiety, withdrawal symptoms, and post-acute withdrawal syndrome. The use of medications to help manage these physical issues allows individuals to focus their attention on their psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs through therapy, group meetings, and recovery support groups.
Caron uses MAT in combination with interdisciplinary interventions, including evidence-based therapies like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). We also assess each patient for mental health issues and other healthcare needs, such as chronic pain, so that we can address them.
Patients have the choice to continue with medication-assisted treatment for maintenance. Post-acute withdrawal syndrome can recur up to a year after treatment and interfere with an individual’s ability to engage in their recovery practices and supports.
Medications we use at Caron
We use medications to support our alcohol and opioid treatment programs. These are some of the medications we use for substance abuse at our treatment facilities:
For opioid addictions
Methadone: A medication that allows individuals to function normally, reduces the likelihood of relapse, and supports long-term recovery.
Naltrexone: Commonly known as Vivitrol®, this medication blocks the euphoric effects of opioids.
Buprenorphine: A medication that, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms in people with an opioid use disorder and can be tolerated relatively well by most people.
Suboxone: A combination of buprenorphine and naloxone that prevents cravings and helps people to get treatment and move into recovery. Suboxone® is a registered trademark of Indivior UK Limited. Caron Treatment Center is not affiliated with Indivior UK Limited or its affiliates ("Indivior"), and any reference to it or its intellectual property is for informational purposes only and is not endorsed or sponsored by Indivior.
For alcohol addictions
Disulfiram: This discourages alcohol consumption by causing unpleasant physical reactions, such as nausea and flushing, when alcohol is ingested.
Naltrexone: Also available as Vivitrol®, this reduces alcohol cravings and blocks the pleasurable effects of drinking, making it easier to maintain sobriety and prevent relapse.
Acamprosate: A medication that helps stabilize brain chemistry and reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms in individuals who have stopped drinking.
A continuum of care with MAT
At Caron, MAT is a key component of our overall treatment philosophy. While MAT on its own can be effective in reducing cravings and preventing relapse, its impact is significantly enhanced when combined with our full range of therapeutic approaches. By integrating MAT with individualized therapy, group counseling, and holistic wellness practices, we address not only the physical aspects of addiction but also the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions.
This multidisciplinary approach allows patients to stabilize through MAT while simultaneously focusing on healing the underlying causes of their substance use disorder.
