Addiction Recovery Services
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD/MAT)
Wexford Health's MAT/MOUD program treats substance use disorders with a "whole-patient" approach — combining medication with counseling and behavioral therapy to support both the body and the mind. Our patients are encouraged to participate in behavioral health interventions and mutual help groups, such as AA/NA or Smart Recovery. Medications would NOT be withheld if a patient refuses psychosocial treatments at the time.
How it works
MAT/MOUD medications help restore the brain's natural chemical balance. This reduces cravings and eases the physical and emotional symptoms of withdrawal, including anxiety and depression. Some medications, such as buprenorphine, also create a protective "blockade," lowering the risk and impact of opioid use during treatment, such as overdose.
As patients start to feel better physically and mentally, they're better able to engage in the counseling and behavioral health services that support long-term recovery.
Why a team-based approach matters
Our MAT/MOUD program brings together a primary care medical team and behavioral health clinicians working side by side. This matters because many people with substance use disorder are also dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions. Screening for and treating these conditions together — rather than separately — leads to better outcomes.
Research consistently shows that this integrated, team-based model:
- Improves both physical and behavioral health outcomes
- Lowers overall healthcare costs
- Increases patient satisfaction with care
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