Medication-Assisted Treatment Works for Opioid Addiction, But Isn’t Used Enough
While medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has been found effective for opioid addiction, new research also shows that it continues to be underused. Medication-Assisted Treatment Works for Opioid Misuse and Addiction The FDA has approved the drugs naltrexone, buprenorphine, and methadone for use in MAT. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), MAT…