In the U.S., 79.2% of people aged 12 and older report having drunk alcohol at some point in their lives. In the past year, 9.7% of that population (about 27.9 million people) met the criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
As with any substance, people drink alcohol for a variety of reasons, and stopping isn’t simply a matter of willpower. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) has proven highly effective—helping reduce alcohol intake and managing cravings when someone quits. Recovery is often challenging physically and emotionally, and it doesn’t come easy.
Our MAT program takes a fully integrated approach, combining medication with group and individual therapy to address both physical dependency and emotional wellness. If someone is ready to change, MAT can make recovery attainable and filled with support.
“Along with medication it is very important to have wrap around services. What that looks like is support groups, counseling, housing and food. Helping the person with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is helping the whole person, mentally emotionally and physically…MAT medications WORK … Alcoholism destroys lives, families and communities.” – Cheryl Nixon, HOPES Peer Support Specialist, MAT Program
HOPES’ interdisciplinary Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is the gold standard in our region. Our Risk Reduction Support approach means we meet patients where they are and design holistic treatment plans based on individual goals.
To learn more about our MAT Program, click here.
