Medical support that makes recovery
more manageable.
MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT)
Recovery should not depend on willpower alone. Medication-Assisted Treatment can help reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, and create greater stability while you work toward lasting change.
At Altium Health, MAT is individualized, respectful, and built around your health, recovery goals, and daily life—not a predetermined timeline or one-size-fits-all program.
SUPPORT WITHOUT JUDGMENT
Substance use can affect how the brain and body respond to cravings, withdrawal, stress, and reward. Medication can reduce some of that physical pressure, giving you more space to focus on your health, relationships, responsibilities, and long-term recovery.
Using medication does not make your recovery less meaningful. MAT is medical treatment for a medical condition and can be an important part of helping people feel safer, more stable, and better able to remain engaged in care.
You do not have to do this the hardest
possible way.
MAT may be appropriate for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder related to fentanyl, heroin, prescription pain medication, or other opioids. Medication may help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, block the effects of opioids, and lower the risk of overdose.
Medication may also be used as part of treatment for alcohol use disorder. Depending on your needs and goals, treatment may help reduce cravings, decrease heavy alcohol use, or support continued abstinence.
Medication options for
opioid and alcohol use.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Your provider will explain the available options, expected benefits, possible side effects, safety considerations, and alternatives. Medication selection depends on the substance being treated, your recent use, medical history, current medications, and personal preferences.
Some medications can be started in an outpatient setting. Others may require specific timing, additional monitoring, or referral to a specialized treatment provider.
Treatment begins with understanding
what you need.
AN INDIVIDUALIZED MEDICATION PLAN
MAT FAQs
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No. You can contact us while you are still using substances, experiencing cravings, or concerned about withdrawal. Certain medications require specific timing before they can be started safely, so it is important to follow your provider’s instructions rather than attempting to begin treatment on your own.
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Not always. The safest starting point depends on the substance, your current use, withdrawal risk, medical condition, and the medication being considered. Some individuals may benefit from ambulatory detox or a higher level of care before continuing with outpatient treatment.
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Therapy and recovery support can be valuable, but care is individualized. Your provider will discuss the services that may be most helpful rather than automatically placing everyone into the same program.
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There is no universal timeline. Some people use medication for a shorter period, while others benefit from longer-term treatment. Decisions about continuing, adjusting, or gradually discontinuing medication should be based on your health, stability, preferences, and risk.
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Returning to use does not mean that treatment has failed or that you will automatically be discharged. It may mean that your medication, safety plan, support system, or level of care needs to be reassessed.
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Coverage varies by insurance plan, diagnosis, medication, and service. Our team can review your benefits and discuss expected costs before treatment whenever possible.
More options.
One connected team.
CARE DESIGNED AROUND YOU
Medication Management
Thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication support tailored to you.
Ketamine Therapy
Clinician-guided treatment for appropriate patients when other approaches have not helped enough.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
A non-invasive treatment option for depression with no anesthesia or recovery time.
Ambulatory Detox
Medical support for withdrawal while you remain connected to home and daily life.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Medication, counseling and ongoing support for substance use recovery.
NAD+ IV Therapy
Medically supervised IV support offered as part of an individualized care plan.