Long-term residential treatment provides a highly structured recovery environment, combined with professional clinical services designed to address addiction and living skill problems for adolescents with substance abuse diagnosis who require longer treatment stays.
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How does MAT work?
MAT works because of its two-pronged approach. Addiction develops as a result of both physical and psychological factors, so it makes sense to treat both aspects for a successful recovery. The primary form of counseling is usually individual, where you’ll speak one-on-one with a qualified counselor. Individual counseling addresses these topics.
How long does methadone stay in the system after induction?
The induction phase is when you switch from an opioid of abuse to methadone. You will need to arrive at the clinic feeling some withdrawal symptoms. The goal of induction is to find the dose that will alleviate withdrawal symptoms within three to five hours after consumption. Your doctor will keep your medication at the same level for the first three to five days to give it a chance to work.
How long can you take methadone at home?
After you and your doctor have found the correct dosage level to minimize your withdrawal symptoms, you’ll continue taking that dose daily. The minimum recommendation for treatment duration is 12 months, but some people find the treatment so effective that they continue for multiple years. The longer you successfully participate in your treatment, the more medication you can safely take home. Federal regulations on take-home methadone require:
Is OTP a form of treatment?
Although medication-assisted treatment programs have proven to be highly effective, some people find that other types of treatment are beneficial. It’s important to remember that an OTP is a specific type of program using medication-assisted treatment with primarily methadone, and other types of opioid addiction treatment do not fall under the formal definition of certified OTPs created by SAMHSA. Detoxification and residential rehabilitation programs are, however, forms of opioid treatment that can be effective in some cases.
