Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-Assisted Treatment Is Not Trading One Drug for Another

MAT is the evidence-based medical standard for opioid use disorder, and it helps you stabilize so you can rebuild.

What MAT Is

Medication-assisted treatment uses FDA-approved medication, combined with support, to treat opioid use disorder as the medical condition it is. The medication eases cravings and withdrawal so your brain and body can settle. That stability is what makes the rest of recovery possible. This is the approach major medical organizations recognize as the standard of care, not a shortcut and not a crutch.

FDA

All medications we prescribe are FDA-approved for opioid use disorder

92%+

New-patient retention — most who start with us stay with us

Recognized Medical Standard

Endorsed by SAMHSA, ASAM & major medical organizations

How It Helps

When cravings and withdrawal quiet down, life gets room to come back. People hold jobs, repair relationships, and think clearly again. MAT does not erase the work of recovery, but it removes the constant physical pull that makes that work nearly impossible to start.

Hold jobs

Repair relationships

Think clearly again

Your Options

We offer multiple MAT medications and help you choose what fits your life.

Suboxone Treatment

A daily film or tablet of buprenorphine and naloxone.

Sublocade Treatment

A once-monthly injection of extended-release buprenorphine.

Brixadi Treatment

An extended-release buprenorphine injection available in weekly or monthly doses.

Get Started

You Do Not Need to Have It All Figured Out to Begin

Whatever brought you here, you’ll reach someone who’s genuinely glad you called. One call is all it takes to start. We’ll answer your questions, check your coverage, and find you an appointment, often as soon as today. You bring the willingness, and we’ll handle the rest.

These elements come together at MD M.A.T.T.’s clinics around the Baltimore and Washington area to help those in recovery from opioid addiction find a new way forward. Through medication-assisted treatment, our team provides a comprehensive approach to care that includes therapy, counseling, and other services that address the whole person.

Learn more about our services and find an MD M.A.T.T. clinic near you today by calling 410.364.8194.

MAT programs have been proven to be an effective way to address opioid addiction, and MD M.A.T.T. is committed to making these life-saving services more accessible than ever. If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction, please reach out to us to learn more about our evidence-based approach to treatment. With no waitlists and same-day appointments often available, we can help you get started on the road to recovery today.

Our Medication-Assisted Treatment Programs

Why medication-assisted treatment? MAT programs are an evidence-based approach to treating opioid addiction, and they have been shown to be more effective than other methods of treatment like detoxification or behavioral therapy alone.

MAT programs work by using medications to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms while also providing counseling and other forms of support to help patients recover from addiction.

We provide Suboxone treatment as part of our MAT program. Suboxone is a medication that is used to treat opioid addiction, and it can be taken in the form of a pill or film that dissolves under the tongue. This medication helps to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, making it easier for patients to stick to their treatment plan.

MAT and Counseling

Medication alone is not enough to treat addiction, which is why our MAT programs also include counseling and other forms of support.

Counseling involves meeting with a therapist on a regular basis to discuss your goals for treatment and any challenges you may be facing. During these sessions, you’ll:

Identify triggers for relapse
Work through the underlying causes of addiction
Develop coping mechanisms for long-term recovery

This comprehensive approach to treatment ensures that you have the tools you need to successfully recover from addiction.

What to Expect from Our MAT Programs

Scheduling

One way we’re making addiction treatment more accessible is by incorporating technology into our MAT programs.

New patients are able to schedule appointments and go through the intake process entirely online. Once the forms are complete, we’ll send out appointment reminders so you can stay on top of your schedule and commitments. Your first appointment will be about an hour long, during which you’ll get a chance to meet your practitioner and the director of the program.

Your First Visits

During the initial visits, our team will lay out a strategic plan for addiction treatment. We highlight the importance of establishing a community for recovery by placing each individual in a small group. You’ll identify your goals for treatment and begin to build relationships with your group members.

Ongoing Treatment

After the first few visits, you’ll begin to see your practitioner on a regular basis. Scheduling and rescheduling appointments at MD M.A.T.T. is simple should you need to make any changes to your schedule.

You’ll take Suboxone as prescribed and attend counseling sessions on a regular basis. This treatment isn’t just about treating addiction or overcoming the craving; it is about recovery. You’ll find purpose in all that you do by building a community that supports you through thick and thin.

Medication-Assisted Treatment