Medication Assisted Treatment in Idaho
Get Accredited MAT Programs in Boise at Icarus Idaho
Treating substance use disorders requires a multi-faceted approach that goes beyond simple one-on-one counseling. For many patients, medication may be required to balance mental health and mitigate the risk of relapse of drug or alcohol abuse.
But where can you turn for reliable medication-assisted treatment in Idaho?
MAT programs offer a highly effective approach to substance abuse disorders while minimizing the risk of becoming addicted to new drugs. They can help detox and allow you to live a full and satisfying life upon graduation from our program at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho. They should always be used in tandem with other behavioral therapies.
Icarus Behavioral Health in Boise offers a full range of substance abuse treatment services. Let our team evaluate whether you could benefit from MAT treatment programs under our guidance. Here is what you should know about medication-assisted treatment.
Why is Medication Assisted Treatment Good for Substance Use Disorders?
When people think about getting sober, the first thing that comes to mind is living without substances of any kind. However, this may not be realistic or ideal, depending on your unique situation, chemistry, and personality. These are just a few of the benefits of MAT.
Tapering for Opioid Use Disorder to Ease Withdrawal Symptoms
To treat opioid use disorder effectively, you may need some assistance rather than try to go cold turkey on your own at home. Icarus Behavioral Health works with accredited detox facilities for medical detox, but we also offer sub-acute treatment programs. Either way, you may find that tapering is best for your withdrawal symptoms.
According to current research, tapering your opioid use can lessen the uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous symptoms as the drugs clear your system. Seizures and central nervous system issues may pop up less frequently when you gradually work the drugs out of your body chemistry.
This can be a rapid taper performed under the guidance of our partner facilities. Other situations may require a slower taper which we can supervise at Icarus Boise while you undergo residential treatment.
Don’t take risks with your opioid use disorder. You could avoid general discomfort as well as extreme pain and even suicide attempts prompted by detox.
Easing Less Severe Withdrawal Symptoms with Medication
Even if you aren’t at risk of serious side effects from your opioid misuse, alcohol abuse, or other drug use, you might experience initial discomfort. Regardless of the substance you use, you may face side effects like nausea and vomiting, insomnia, increased anxiety, panic attacks, respiratory depression, and more.
The good news is that you don’t have to suffer through all of this when you enroll in substance abuse treatment programs.
We prescribe fast-acting medications that balance some of these symptoms to make you comfortable while you get your feet under you in therapy. Our drug, alcohol, and opioid treatment programs are well-versed in what you need to feel your best. With around-the-clock care from a medical team, you will be in good hands.
Help for Dual Diagnosis Clients Who Need Medication-Assisted Treatment
According to the Mental Health Services Administration, one in four adults living with a serious mental illness also struggles with substance use disorders. This overlap in mental health issues and substance misuse is worth noting when you come into treatment for alcohol use disorder or opioid withdrawal.
Our clinicians will comprehensively evaluate your mental health to evaluate whether you could benefit from additional support in the form of a prescription. For example, they may prescribe something for mood disorders or anxiety disorders that you can take long-term.
The key is to ensure that the prescription given runs no risk of addiction in the future, which your doctor or nurse will review with you upon prescribing something. There are tons of FDA-approved medications that can help.
Decrease Your Risk of Contracting HIV or Overdose
According to the Centers for Disease Control, people abusing alcohol and drugs are at a greater risk of contracting HIV through unsafe behaviors. If we prescribe buprenorphine or methadone for your drug use issue, it makes you less likely to take more because it won’t have the same euphoric effects.
This could lessen your chances of sharing needles or swapping bodily fluids that cause you to contract disease.
Once you start medication-assisted treatment (MAT), it is imperative that you don’t use drugs while you take your prescription. It could block the effects of substance use, leading you to take more than usual and accidentally overdose. Be sure that you’re committed to MAT and lasting recovery before you begin.
Finally, while medication itself is not a comprehensive solution, those undergoing MAT programs have a far smaller risk of opioid overdose than those actively using such substances.
Get Effective outpatient Rehab Options at Icarus
Substance Abuse Treatment Services at Icarus Behavioral Health in Boise
As part of our comprehensive programs offered for substance use disorders, all levels of care contain a component where we evaluate your need for additional medication. However, we also recognize that medication is not a band-aid that should be placed over a gaping wound.
It’s just one part of our continuum of care available to treat opioid use, alcohol abuse, and substance misuse issues. Here are a few reasons why you may use our medication-assisted treatment (MAT) at any level of care.
Range of Services to Support You When You Need It
Alcohol and drug abuse are prominent issues in society today with more than 40 million people over the age of 12 abusing substances. Even with such a high percentage of people using substances, there is no single path you can take that will automatically heal you. This is why we offer a full continuum of care from residential to outpatient.
At the start of your recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) or alcohol use disorder, you may want to take the advice of the World Health Organization and enroll in an inpatient program. This is an intensive option, helping you avoid use and criminal activity by remaining in the safety of our comfortable facility.
When you’re ready to move beyond living in our center, you can transition to partial hospitalization or an intensive outpatient program. Both programs offer structure during the day while allowing for flexibility in the afternoons and evenings. It’s an opportunity to practice your new coping skills.
Behavioral Therapies and Support Groups
Our team does place an emphasis on the way that drugs and alcohol impact your brain chemistry, but we use all medical information available to help you sustain recovery. This means that we offer almost every type of therapy available to support you in your alcohol, drug, or OUD treatment.
Our human services team will ensure that you are connected with an individual therapist as well as our support groups. You will learn new coping skills among your peers and may participate in Twelve Step programs. We can even help you repair relationships with family therapy.
Don’t forget that Icarus in Boise also offers complementary therapies that might not otherwise be a part of your outpatient program. For example, you may participate in yoga, art, and music therapy alongside traditional therapies. This equips you with new coping skills you can employ once you transition out of our care.
Accredited Facility for Treatment of the Whole Patient with MAT Services
Not all facilities are created equal when it comes to combating the euphoric effects of continued drug and alcohol use. We don’t want to trade one drug for another, and our medical team is dedicated to your care. Our facility is accredited by the Joint Commission, ensuring your comfort and safety standards.
This highly sought-after designation means that our treatment programs meet all pertinent OSHA and CMS standards. However, we go a step further in upholding all of the stringent guidelines of the Joint Commission itself. Rest easy knowing your care is in good hands rather than attending a less proven treatment setting.
Up To 100% of Rehab Costs Covered By Insurance
Seek MAT Help with Icarus Behavioral Health in Boise, Idaho
Ready to seek out medication-assisted treatment for your substance misuse issues and mental health? We are ready and waiting to help you take the first steps toward a lasting recovery. Our enrollment team can answer all your questions and help you enroll in the program that best fits your needs at this point.
We can even verify your insurance benefits in a quick intake call, letting you know what you may owe out of pocket before you even enroll. Call us today to learn more and gain access to the medications you need to face sober living safely!
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