The United States is in the midst of an opiate epidemic. Since 2000, nearly 400,000 Americans have died of opioid-related causes. Treating opioid addiction is hard, and this class of drugs is known to have intense cravings and severe withdrawal symptoms.   Currently, there are a few medications available for treating opiate addiction. The main...Read More

  Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is when specific medications are used together with various therapies to help those with addictions. A medically assisted detox is less severe and shorter than a regular withdrawal.   MAT typically involves the use of drugs such as Buprenorphine and Naltrexone for opiate addiction. These medications are proven to be...Read More