How Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) Maintains Lifelong Sobriety

Recovery from addiction is a horrible path, and indeed it is, that made the difference in life in a twist for many who walked this nasty road. MAT--medications, therapeutic counseling through Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medicines--is used to assist patients in overcoming cravings, decreasing withdrawal symptoms, and preventing relapses. MAT lifestyle is different from traditional techniques; it addresses the physical and mental aspects of addiction and gives integrative thought pattern recovery approaches.