Medication-Assisted Treatment in Palm Beach, Florida
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program for Addiction Near West Palm Beach, FL
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) at Palm Beach Gardens Recovery pairs FDA-approved medication with evidence-based therapy to support recovery from substance use disorders when medication is clinically appropriate. Our MAT program serves Palm Beach County, just 15 minutes from West Palm Beach, and medication support can be incorporated at every level of care when clinically appropriate.
Medication-Assisted Treatment Program Near West Palm Beach
Medication-assisted treatment at Palm Beach Gardens Recovery is available at all levels of care when medication support is clinically appropriate. Before treatment begins, an ASAM-based clinical intake assessment determines whether MAT should be included in your treatment plan, and which level of care provides the right amount of support. Some clients begin MAT after detox placement, while others start medication support on their first day of treatment.
Cravings and withdrawal can make early recovery harder to manage. Our medication-assisted treatment program combines FDA-approved medication with therapy and accountability to reduce these symptoms while addressing the factors contributing to substance use. Gender-specific sober living is also available throughout treatment, providing a stable, substance-free place to stay while your medication is monitored and adjusted.
What Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medications, combined with behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders. SAMHSA’s guidance on medications for opioid use disorder identifies medication as one of the most effective tools in opioid addiction treatment, often used alongside counseling and recovery support. Medications relieve the withdrawal symptoms and psychological strain of early recovery while helping stabilize the brain chemistry affected by addiction.
Palm Beach Gardens Recovery treats a broad range of substance use disorders, and MAT is used when medication support is clinically appropriate, including for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Suboxone, the brand name for the combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, is used mainly for opioid addiction. Buprenorphine may also be prescribed on its own for ongoing maintenance, and naltrexone tablets may be included in a client’s MAT plan for alcohol use disorder. Palm Beach Gardens Recovery also monitors prescribed medications clients are already taking, so medication support stays connected to the broader treatment plan.
How Does a MAT Program Work?
A MAT program works by pairing prescription medication with therapy, monitoring, and accountability, helping keep cravings and withdrawal manageable while you work toward recovery. Our in-house nurse practitioner prescribes MAT medications, monitors how they are working, and adjusts doses during medication appointments.
Many MAT clients have medication appointments daily at first, then weekly as they stabilize, though the schedule depends on their level of care. Medication is one part of a complete treatment plan that also includes therapy, drug testing 3 times a week, support services, and regular accountability.
Therapy and Clinical Support
Therapy is required in Palm Beach Gardens Recovery’s MAT program. You’ll take part in individual therapy and group therapy while on medication, because medication manages symptoms while therapy addresses what drives substance use. For clients with co-occurring mental health conditions, dual diagnosis treatment keeps both concerns connected under the same plan. Individual counseling also gives you a private place to talk through how the medication feels, so our clinical team can fine-tune your treatment plan.
Relapse Prevention Support
MAT at Palm Beach Gardens Recovery includes relapse prevention support through drug testing 3 times a week, medication that helps reduce cravings, and connections to support groups that can continue after treatment ends.
Medication Management
Medication management in MAT means our in-house nurse practitioner reviews how well your MAT medications are working, monitors side effects, and adjusts doses as your needs change. Appointment frequency depends on your level of care, medication, symptoms, and treatment plan.
Who Is MAT Treatment Right For?
MAT treatment may be appropriate for adults recovering from substance use disorders when medication support is clinically appropriate. This includes people receiving treatment for opioid or alcohol addiction, as well as clients whose prescribed medications need to be monitored alongside treatment for another substance use disorder.
MAT may be especially helpful early in your recovery journey, when cravings, withdrawal symptoms, or other concerns make it harder to remain stable. MAT programs may also be the right fit if you are continuing care after medical detox or detox placement, or when previous treatment without medication has not provided enough support. Clients who need dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health issues, or who are managing other medical conditions, receive coordinated care alongside their medication throughout treatment.
You do not always need to complete detox before starting MAT. Some clients begin medication after detox, while others may start medication support during partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), or outpatient treatment (OP), depending on the substance involved, their current symptoms, and the medication being considered.
Your clinical intake assessment is conducted by our medical and clinical leadership to determine the appropriate level of care, based partly on how often you need medication appointments, monitoring, and clinical support. PHP may be a better fit when someone needs more frequent appointments and daily treatment structure. IOP or OP may become appropriate as medication appointments and clinical support become less frequent.
What Medications Are Used in MAT?
The medications used in MAT at Palm Beach Gardens Recovery are Suboxone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone tablets, all FDA-approved and prescribed by our in-house nurse practitioner. The right medication depends on the substance involved, your health history, and how your body responds.
Suboxone Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Suboxone, the brand name for the combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, is the most commonly prescribed medication in MAT and a first-line option in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. It relieves withdrawal from heroin, prescription painkillers, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which makes it central to heroin addiction treatment and recovery from other opioids as well.
Some clients begin taking Suboxone for opioid withdrawal symptoms before entering MAT, then continue it during treatment. In Suboxone medication-assisted treatment, the buprenorphine component partially activates opioid receptors, helping relieve withdrawal symptoms without producing the full effects of opioids.
Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is long-acting and works as a partial opioid agonist to treat opioid use disorder and support ongoing maintenance after withdrawal symptoms have stabilized. Buprenorphine may be prescribed on its own, without naloxone, when a client’s health history or stage of recovery makes it the more appropriate maintenance treatment. At Palm Beach Gardens Recovery, if prescribed, buprenorphine is monitored by our nurse practitioner during each appointment.
Naltrexone
Naltrexone tablets can reduce alcohol cravings and the rewarding effects associated with drinking, and it can also support recovery from opioid use disorder. According to SAMHSA, oral naltrexone is FDA-approved to treat both alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. At Palm Beach Gardens Recovery, naltrexone is used when it’s clinically appropriate, since Suboxone is the primary medication for opioid use disorder. Naltrexone is not an opioid and does not cause physical dependence.
How Effective Is Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction?
Medication-assisted treatment is a well-studied, evidence-based treatment. A study of medication-assisted treatment integrated into primary care found that patients receiving coordinated care were more likely to remain in treatment after one year. Broader research on medications used in opioid addiction treatment shows that they can reduce illicit opioid use and lower the risk of overdose and overdose death.
Medication can also help reduce cravings or support abstinence for people receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder. When combined with appropriate behavioral therapies and recovery support, MAT can help people stabilize and sustain recovery.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Medication-Assisted Treatment?
The potential benefits of MAT include relief from withdrawal symptoms, fewer cravings, lower relapse or overdose risk, and greater stability while you participate in treatment and manage responsibilities at home, work, or school. For people receiving treatment for opioid or alcohol addiction, the right medication can make early recovery more manageable and help them remain engaged in care.
MAT also requires commitment. At Palm Beach Gardens Recovery, clients attend medication appointments, participate in required therapy, and complete drug testing 3 times a week. Some people are concerned about becoming physically dependent on a medication such as buprenorphine or question whether taking medication is consistent with recovery. Your clinical team can explain the difference between physical dependence and addiction, discuss the benefits and risks of each option, and help you make an informed decision.
If you and your prescriber later determine that stopping a buprenorphine-based medication is clinically appropriate, the dose may be reduced gradually under medical supervision. The decision and timeline depend on your stability, response to treatment, risk of returning to opioid use, and personal treatment goals.
Support Your Path to Recovery with Medication-Assisted Treatment at Palm Beach Gardens Recovery
Our MAT program is available at all levels of care in the Palm Beach area, minutes from West Palm Beach off Interstate 95. Separate male and female sober living is also available if you need a stable, substance-free place to live while participating in treatment.
We are in-network with Cigna and TRICARE. When you call, our team can verify your coverage for the treatment program and explain how prescription benefits may apply to your medication.
Deciding whether medication belongs in your recovery should begin with a clinical assessment, not assumptions about MAT. Contact Palm Beach Gardens Recovery to learn whether medication-assisted treatment is right for you or your loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Is MAT replacing one addiction with another?
No, MAT programs don’t replace one addiction with another. MAT medications are prescribed and monitored to treat a diagnosed substance use disorder, reduce withdrawal symptoms or cravings, and help a person remain stable in recovery. At Palm Beach Gardens Recovery, medication is coordinated with required therapy, medication management, drug testing, and the rest of your treatment plan.
How does medication-assisted treatment work for opioid addiction?
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction combines clinical support with medication that can reduce opioid withdrawal and cravings. Using Suboxone for opioid addiction helps stabilize opioid receptors because its buprenorphine component acts as a partial opioid agonist. When taken as prescribed, it produces weaker opioid effects than full opioid agonists such as heroin or fentanyl. As part of a complete treatment plan, Suboxone treatment may help reduce illicit opioid use, lower relapse and overdose risk, and support continued engagement in care.
What happens if I relapse while on MAT?
If you relapse while receiving MAT, your clinical team reassesses your safety, medication, and level of care rather than automatically ending your treatment. Drug testing 3 times a week may help the clinical team identify renewed substance use and evaluate your treatment needs. Depending on what happened, the response may include reviewing your medication, increasing therapy or relapse prevention support, or recommending a different level of care.
How long do you stay on MAT?
The length of time you stay on MAT depends on the medication, the substance use disorder being treated, your response to care, and your ongoing clinical needs. Clients typically participate in Palm Beach Gardens Recovery’s MAT program through our PHP or IOP levels of care for 30 to 90 days, but medication may continue into OP when clinically appropriate. Your prescriber will discuss whether ongoing maintenance, a gradual taper, or another medication plan best supports your long-term recovery.
Does insurance cover medication-assisted treatment?
Many health insurance plans provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment, but coverage for the treatment program and prescribed medications depends on your specific behavioral health and pharmacy benefits. Palm Beach Gardens Recovery is in-network with Cigna and TRICARE, and coverage may include MAT medications in addition to the treatment program. Call our admissions team to verify your coverage and review the benefits available under your plan before treatment begins.
Our Levels of Care
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our most structured outpatient program is for people who need full days of treatment while spending evenings at home or in sober living. Many clients begin PHP after detox, inpatient, or residential treatment when they need continued structure before returning to everyday life.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Designed for people who need ongoing treatment while returning to work, school, or family responsibilities. IOP provides consistent clinical support without requiring full-day care.
Outpatient Program (OP)
The final step in our continuum, best suited for people stepping down from a higher level of care. OP helps you maintain progress with ongoing clinical support while living more independently.
Sober Living
Gender-specific recovery housing available at every level of care. Sober living provides added structure, community, and accountability for people who want a substance-free place to live while staying active in their recovery.
Find Palm Beach Gardens Recovery
Palm Beach Gardens Recovery is located at 860 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 110, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. To speak directly with our team, call (561) 716-9150.
West Palm Beach is 15 minutes away, and the facility is almost 3 miles from the coast
Singer Island and Downtown Palm Beach Gardens are each within about 3 miles
Palm Beach International Airport is around 13 miles away
I-95 is about 3 to 4 miles away, with access via Exit 77 at Northlake Boulevard and Exit 79 at PGA Boulevard
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