Medication for Addiction Treatment, or M.A.T., is an evidenced-based approach to substance use disorder treatment that leverages medication to help relieve withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings. These medications, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, and in combination with other therapeutic programming, help restore normal physical functioning.
M.A.T. has faced stigma in some recovery spaces, based on the misconception that a person is simply replacing one drug with another. In reality, M.A.T. is an evidence-based practice, and is not meant to act as a substitute for the other critical elements of recovery, including detox, therapeutic work, skills building, and engagement with community. When combined with counseling, M.A.T. is scientifically proven to improve rates of survival and client retention in treatment programs. This is why CRI-Help offers M.A.T. as a part of its client-tailored treatment protocols.
At CRI-Help, clients receive education about the benefits of medication-assisted treatment during their intake assessment. Clients who may benefit from M.A.T. and are interested in learning more are referred to CRI-Help’s medical staff to be evaluated for different M.A.T. treatment options that are clinically appropriate for their diagnosis. Eligible clients, especially those prone to immediate or recurrent relapse, have the option to receive M.A.T. services as they progress along our continuum of care. All M.A.T services are delivered by medical practitioners, licensed in the state of California, operating under the supervision of CRI-Help’s Medical Director.
Are you ready to start your recovery journey? Call 800-413-7660 or visit our Admissions page.
Our work has a lasting impact on the community.
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Years of legacy
53
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# of clients treated since 1971
55,000
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# of beds
300+
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Staff members, interns, and volunteers
187
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Percentage of clients who reported staying clean during initial post-treatment follow-up
87
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Percentage of clients who leave CRI-Help satisfied
90
We are in-network with most major insurance providers
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Blue Cross
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MHN
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Magellan