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Medication-assisted treatment, also known as MAT...
It's an evidence-based use of medications that we use
in conjunction with behavioral therapies and support
services to treat substance use disorder.
Medication-assisted treatment for
substance use disorder...
It has been around for many years.
There's been numerous studies that have shown that it
is effective, but it's often stigmatized,
underutilized, and access to
quality treatment is limited.
Clinical research has shown that a combination of MAT
and behavioral health therapies can help treat
substance use disorders, prevent overdose,
and aid in sustaining recovery.
We recognize that individuals with substance use
disorders have different needs and no treatment
plan is identical.
Here, at Baptist, we have a variety of what
we call tools in the toolbox,
and we will collaborate with the patient to see what
best fits their needs and what's in line
with their goals.
We link patients with other care providers as needed,
and we actively connect them with their
recovery support team.
Here, at Baptist Health Richmond,
patients that are coming in for a consultation,
they can expect to be met
with compassion and without judgment.
Our goal is just to get patients into care.
We utilize MAT as one of our tools to support patients
on their individual road to recovery.
You don't need a referral.
All you have to do is pick
up the phone and make the call.
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