Opioid & Heroin Treatment Centers

MAT combines FDA-approved medications (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone) with counseling and behavioral therapy.

No. This is a myth. MAT is evidence-based treatment that normalizes brain chemistry, reduces cravings, and prevents overdose.

MAT can be short-term or long-term maintenance. Research shows longer treatment duration leads to better outcomes.

Buprenorphine has a ceiling effect making overdose less likely than full agonists, but combining with other depressants is dangerous.