Opiate-based substances corrupt the mind and leave a long-lasting impression on a patient’s life. After years of abusing an opioid, patients fear the intense cravings and withdrawals commonly associated with this substance. Those who identify the cravings as a choke point for their sobriety consider medication-assisted treatment because they honestly want to live a life without substance abuse.
Because SMC Recovery Methadone Clinic is strict on their initial screenings and daily regulations. We provide a structured routine that compliments a patient’s normal traditional recovery activities of IOP, meetings, and relapse prevention sessions.
Methadone has been utilized since the 1950s to treat people who are addicted to opioids and opiate-based pain medicines. SMC is dedicated to our strict routine and regulations. When methadone is properly prescribed and monitored, it is safe and effective.
The Powers and Anglin 1993 research study suggested that rates of criminal activity, drug soliciting, and arrests decreased during methadone maintenance treatment when compared with addicts not in treatment.
Those who make time for regular SMC clinic visits for daily doses of methadone also participate in recovery-based practices like support group meetings, inpatient treatment methods and/or IOP services. These patients utilize this medication to function normally free of persistent cravings and life debilitating withdrawals.
Yes, Methadone can be addictive, but those who take Methadone for MAT decide that this regular visit to SMC clinic is beneficial to their life in recovery, respect the strict regulation and take the preventative steps needed when it comes to any MAT plan.
