Non-Narcotic MAT Basics
This medication helps reduce alcohol cravings by blocking opioid receptors.
What is Naltrexone?
These medications help by reducing cravings or blocking pleasure effects.
What is harm reduction?
These medications treat mental health symptoms like depression or anxiety.
What are psychotropic medications?
A common early side effect of many psych meds.
What is nausea or fatigue?
This helps emergency providers know you are on Vivitrol or Naltrexone.
What is a medical alert card/bracelet?
This injectable form of Naltrexone lasts about one month.
What is Vivitrol?
Naltrexone blocks this feeling associated with substance use.
What is euphoria or "reward"?
SSRIs are commonly prescribed for this condition.
What is depression or anxiety?
This is why clients should not stop medications suddenly.
What is withdrawal or symptom rebound?
Clients should keep regular appointments with this professional.
The medication helps restore brain balance after alcohol use and reduces cravings.
What is Acamprosate (Campral)?
What is medication adherence?
Mood stabilizers are often used for this diagnosis.
What is bipolar disorder?
Clients should always report this to providers.
What are side effects of changes in mood?
Honest communication improves this outcome.
What is treatment success?
This medication causes unpleasant reactions if alcohol is consumed.
What is Disulfiram (Antabuse)?
These medications support the brain during this early stage of recovery.
What is early abstinence/early recovery?
Antipsychotic LAIs may help with medication consistency for this condition.
What is schizophrenia or severe mood disorders?
Mixing MAT with alcohol or opioids can cause this serious risk.
What is overdose or medical emergency?
Peer support during recovery helps build this.
What is accountability or connection?
MAT works best when combined with this type of support.
What is counseling/therapy/behavioral support?
Continuing to drink or use opioids while on MAT increases this.
What is risk of overdose or adverse reactions?
Treating mental health and substance use together is called this.
What is integrated or dual-diagnosis treatment?
This is why medical supervision is required with MAT.
What is patient safety?
Recovery is best described as this type of process.
What is ongoing or lifelong?