MAT Center

MAT Center, located at 1101 East Church Street in Atmore, Alabama, is a health institution specializing in opioid dependence treatment. Using FDA approved Buprenorphine medications like Suboxone, the center aims to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings for those struggling with opioid addiction.

One of the innovative treatments offered at MAT Center is the monthly injectable buprenorphine known as SUBLOCADE. This new treatment option delivers buprenorphine at a controlled rate over a one month period, eliminating the need for daily medication intake. This allows patients to focus on psychosocial support, an important aspect of their treatment program.

MAT Center emphasizes that medications used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) do not substitute one drug for another, but rather help alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Research has shown that when provided at the proper dose, these medications have no adverse effects on a person's intelligence, mental capability, physical functioning, or employability.

In addition to medication-assisted treatment, MAT Center offers a 12-step program for recovery from drug addiction, joint chemical dependence, emotional/psychiatric illness, and other addictive behaviors. This program helps individuals change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions to achieve lasting recovery. Family and friends affected by someone else's drinking can also find support through the center's 12-step program.

Overall, MAT Center provides a comprehensive approach to opioid dependence treatment, combining medication-assisted treatment with psychosocial support and recovery programs to help individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting sobriety.