Treatment

How Medication Assisted Treatment Can Help

When monitored by a medical professional, certain medication can be used in treatment to overcome an addiction to opioids like prescription painkillers or heroin. This approach has some serious benefits compared to trying to quit on your own, like reducing cravings and even preventing withdrawal symptoms- which is super important for pregnant women. 

Preventing withdrawal not only keeps you more comfortable, but going through withdrawal during pregnancy is actually dangerous. It can cause a miscarriage or lead to your baby being born too early. By blocking withdrawal symptoms, medication assisted treatment can save your child’s life and allow you to regain your quality of life. We focus on you and your baby’s wellbeing and safety. When pregnant people are being treated for drug use, the treatment center will ensure the baby and mother are safe during the whole process. 

Medication Assisted Treatment is a safe, evidence-based approach for opioid use disorder when provided under the care of a qualified medical professional. Medications like Buprenorphine and Methadone help stabilize the body, reducing opioid cravings, and preventing withdrawal symptoms. Avoiding opioid withdrawal during pregnancy is critical to the safety of both the mother and the baby as it prevents miscarriages, preterm labor, and other complications. Medication Assisted Treatment is most effective when combined with comprehensive services such as counseling and peer support to address the emotional and psychological factors that contribute to substance use. This whole-person approach promotes long-term recovery and improved overall wellbeing.