Houston Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Harmony Grove Behavioral Health does not offer MAT programs directly, but does partner with local facilities to provide MAT and medication management in treatment.
This approach allows us to personalize your program while integrating the larger healing community across Houston, creating a culture of change and support throughout your healing journey.
Understanding Medication-Assisted Treatment
While our Houston medication-assisted treatment can offer numerous benefits, it is essential to consult with a professional first to discuss your goals and expectations. Understanding MAT, how it can support your recovery, and how it facilitates other treatment services can all help you set healthy expectations when exploring this option in your own journey.
What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment and How Does It Work?
Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is a form of addiction treatment that involves using prescribed medications to address specific symptoms or challenges for those overcoming the effects of addiction while under the supervision of a healthcare professional. While the medication used can vary depending on the substance you are in recovery from and the stage of recovery, the goal is to target and alleviate specific symptoms, such as support in navigating withdrawal, while engaging in effective therapy.
MAT is not meant to replace other forms of therapy, and no medication will “fix” addiction or eliminate the need for personal hard work, dedication, and change. Medication is used in conjunction with these other forms of treatment and recovery plans to create a holistic approach to care. Individual and group therapy, as well as evidence-based therapies, are still necessary throughout detox and inpatient care, as well as continuing follow-up care to manage new stresses, challenges, and make adjustments while developing personalized coping skills.
The role of medication is not to replace therapy, but rather to address specific symptoms so each person can better commit themselves to comprehensive change. Managing withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and more can empower a person to better participate in in-person group therapy, improve physical wellness and exercise, and more, so you can make the most of your time with peers and professionals in treatment.
FDA-Approved Medications for MAT
While MAT can be effective for overcoming addiction, especially in severe cases, the medication prescribed will vary.
- Suboxone: Used in overcoming opioid use disorder, this binds to opioid receptors to ease withdrawal and cravings while blocking a high.
- Methadone: Used in severe cases of opioid addiction, this is used as a long-acting opioid agonist that activates opioid receptors without producing a high, helping to manage withdrawal and cravings. Typically used at dedicated clinics, it can be useful for those who have not responded to other forms of treatment.
- Buprenorphine: A partial opioid agonist, this is used to just partially activate opioid receptors, but without the euphoric high that occurs when using illicit opioids like fentanyl or heroin. It can be prescribed for outpatient treatment as it presents less potential risk of use compared to other options.
- Naltrexone: Typically given as a monthly injection to prevent opioid withdrawal and use, and aid in relapse prevention. However, this option is only used after a successful detox, as residual traces of the drug are still in a person’s system and can trigger withdrawal.
- Naloxone: Also known as “Narcan,” this is a fast-acting medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Access to naloxone can be life-saving, and if you think a loved one may be addicted to opioids, carrying it can help prevent disastrous outcomes.
- Acamprosate: Used in overcoming alcohol addiction, this helps to restore the chemical balance in the brain that was disrupted by long-term alcohol use while helping manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms related to alcohol use, such as anxiety or restlessness.
- Disulfiram: A medication taken that causes an unpleasant reaction when used alongside alcohol. This acts as a deterrent and preventative measure to help maintain hard-earned sobriety by creating negative associations and effects if alcohol is used at any point in recovery.
The Role of MAT in Treating Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
The advantages of MAT in opioid treatment programs and alcohol addiction treatment can be instrumental, providing an extra layer of support, care, and comfort to an otherwise challenging journey. However, these medications are just part of a treatment plan, with professionals and a community of peers empowering you to make the most of them by providing new perspectives, therapy, and experiences to facilitate a sustainable sober life.
Who We Help
Addiction is a complicated disease, and while its effects can feel incredibly isolating, they are never truly confined to a single person. We understand the need for both individualized treatment and the power of a healing community, blending individual therapy and care with a culture of change and support. Harmony Grove Behavioral Health’s dedicated outpatient program can help support your change, meeting you where you are in your healing journey to find a new path forward. We help:
- Adults in Houston struggling with opioid addiction or alcohol dependence
- Loved ones seeking support for a family member
- Individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders or substance use disorders
Our doors are open to those who are ready to put in the hard work and become a part of our healing community, and who are prepared to celebrate a life of sobriety and change. With individualized care, a strong sense of community, and resources to empower you to find your new sober life, our outpatient programs can help you overcome alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and underlying mental health disorders and traumatic experiences that may inform their use for a comprehensive approach to change.
There is nobody who is “too addicted” to pursue a sober life, nor is there anyone who is somehow “undeserving” of change. We welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds to create an accepting, non-judgmental community in Houston that celebrates looking to the future and healing, and what sobriety can mean for you.
Personalized Treatment Plans and Comprehensive Care
Like every other part of healing from addiction, MAT still takes a personalized approach to care. Finding the right medication, therapies, and combination of strategies is part of what makes each journey with us so effective. There is never a one-size-fits-all approach to change, and working with professionals to understand the role of MAT, explore other treatment options, and find the right combination of strategies can ensure that you make the most of each day in treatment while benefiting from professional and communal care.
Combining Medication With Individual Counseling and Group Therapy
Medication is just part of a comprehensive treatment plan, and individual counseling and group therapy are still part of an effective healing journey. However, finding the right medication to support ongoing recovery can have a direct impact on these other forms of therapy. Managing withdrawal and providing emotional support can empower those in recovery to get more involved in their group therapy program, increasing participation, understanding, and helping to maintain motivation for their own sober future, with each treatment plan ending up more than the sum of its parts.
Evidence-Based Treatment Programs Designed for Long-Term Recovery
We understand that healing and treatment do not begin or end at our walls. Rather, healing from addiction is a long-term, lifelong journey. Our evidence-based treatment, combined with MAT, holistic care, and more, is designed to continue providing support and structure outside our walls. These evidence-based treatment options include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Skills training and relapse prevention
We are committed to lasting change, helping you find the resources and skills to balance your ongoing sobriety with personal and professional goals, creating a foundation for you to build a sustainable, lasting sober life.
Outpatient and In-Person Options for Flexible Support
We are a dedicated outpatient treatment facility, providing in-person care for those balancing their continued healing from addiction with daily responsibilities. With flexible treatment options and support, we can create a schedule that balances these two parts of your life, empowering you to continue tending to responsibilities and obligations without having to sacrifice your personal health or recovery efforts. Finding a time and schedule that works for you can ensure that you have access to the support you need when you need it while continuing to build the skills to become the agent of your own change.
Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment
While MAT may not be necessary for everyone, it can provide essential advantages for those who would benefit from this approach to healing and sobriety. Understanding the benefits can empower you to talk to a professional about how MAT can affect your healing journey, if it is necessary, and set appropriate expectations for an MAT program in your life. Some of the key benefits of MAT include:
- Improved retention in treatment programs
- Reduced risk of overdose deaths and opioid overdose
- Better mental health and behavioral health outcomes
- Building a foundation for long-term success
Talking to a professional about your unique needs and goals, the severity of opioid or alcohol addiction, and more can help you decide if MAT is right for you.
Supporting the Whole Person
Just as addiction is a disease that affects the entire person, effective healing also involves treating the whole self. Medication-assisted treatment is a way to help address physical, emotional, and mental needs while building the skills to create your own sustainable sober life.
Holistic Approaches to MAT and Addiction Treatment
Harmony Grove Behavioral Health combines MAT with an array of holistic healing options to create a comprehensive and effective approach to lasting change. With addiction and mental health recovery support, a focus on trauma-informed healing, and healing through nutrition, movement, and mind-body connection, we treat the person beneath the symptoms of addiction. Each of these programs is backed by our celebration of community and togetherness, connecting you to peers in recovery to share ideas, perspectives, and commitment to change.
Addressing Individual Needs and Health Conditions
Both MAT and our treatment program are personalized to address your unique needs and experiences in healing. For many, underlying mental health conditions can inform substance use, while others may have lived through traumatic experiences that still affect them today. Addressing these individual needs, their connection to substance use, and facilitating a culture of healing is part of addressing individual needs, creating a program that tends to your unique history and future goals in a fulfilling sober life.
Our commitment also involves exploring life skills such as communication, time management, and self-care, all working to support healing from specific needs and goals in recovery from drugs and alcohol.
Family and Loved One Involvement in the Recovery Journey
Loved ones, friends, and family members can all be profoundly affected by addiction, even if they are not using substances themselves. Harmony Grove Behavioral Health celebrates healing for family members, as well as providing support, education, and care for those healing with loved ones at home.
Family integration into our intensive outpatient program (IOP) and aftercare program is celebrated, ensuring that each person has access to educated support when they need it. Professional family follow-up counseling can also aid in continuing to develop communication strategies at home, exploring feelings of blame, resentment, anger, and forgiveness in a united effort to overcome the disease.
Families will need their own time and space to explore healing in their lives, overcoming traumatic experiences as a result of addiction, to create change. Self-care, family support groups, and more can all be a part of this healing journey.
Why Choose Harmony Grove for MAT in Houston?
Harmony Grove blends personalized programs with local MAT opportunities across Houston, leading each program with education, compassion, and care. We offer:
- Compassionate, client-centered recovery center
- Focus on evidence-based care and long-term recovery
- Safe, supportive environment with peer and alumni support
FAQs About Medication-Assisted Treatment in Houston
Can MAT be used for alcohol addiction and alcohol dependence?
Yes! There are medications, such as disulfiram and acamprosate, that can support healing from alcohol use disorder. Which is more appropriate will depend on your unique journey. Talking with a professional about your needs and goals for overcoming alcohol use can help you explore the MAT program that best supports change, and the strategies and therapies to support MAT.
Do you provide outpatient and in-person MAT programs in Texas?
Yes, we do! Harmony Grove Behavioral Health is a dedicated outpatient treatment facility, providing professional care and a dedicated community to support your sober healing while balancing your daily life, work, or academics. Our outpatient care partners with other local facilities to provide MAT programs personalized to your needs, connecting you to the healing community across Texas while finding the program that is best for your continued healing.
Does MAT replace therapy, or do you also offer counseling and support groups?
MAT is not a replacement for other forms of therapy; rather, it is part of a comprehensive and holistic program. We still offer outpatient therapy, individual and group sessions, experiential therapy, and holistic healing options for your journey, with MAT working best when partnered with other forms of therapy and support.
Will insurance cover the cost of addiction treatment?
Yes! Addiction is a disease that most insurance plans will cover. Harmony Grove is currently a private pay facility.
How can loved ones get involved in the MAT program?
Loved ones are a part of the healing journey. Education, continued family follow-ups, and even care for family members learning to be the most effective supports possible can all be a part of healing, especially in comprehensive MAT programs. Loved ones can also learn about these medications, set expectations, and work towards their own healing while supporting a loved one.
What makes your Houston MAT program different from other treatment centers and rehabs?
Harmony Grove champions the role of community and togetherness to create an accepting space for all. This focus on camaraderie is what allows us to deliver more than surface-level care, instead curating a culture focused on healing and wellness. Finding a place of belonging while still receiving care, all while making changes alongside professionals and peers alike, can deconstruct barriers, stigmas, and other challenges and empower you to live your best sober life.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can provide an additional layer of personalized support to help you navigate the challenges of detox and ongoing sobriety. Learn how we can blend MAT with other proven therapies for a comprehensive and sustainable approach to change by calling us at (713) 564-6468.
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