Medication for addiction treatment (MAT) is a powerful first step in overcoming substance use disorder, providing essential support to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings while stabilizing brain chemistry by combining FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies.

MAT lays the foundation for long-term recovery and a healthier future. Taking the next step—admission into a residential treatment program—ensures comprehensive care, structure, and support to build lasting sobriety.

If you suffer from a heroin or other opioid use disorder, our medical clinic may prescribe naltrexone or buprenorphine as part of your integrated treatment plan. Naltrexone is a non-addictive and non-sedating medication that can reduce your craving for heroin or other opioids while blocking the good feelings or high that make them addictive. Odyssey House uses both oral (Revia) and injectable (Vivitrol) forms of naltrexone, but you must complete a detoxification program before they can be prescribed. Buprenorphine is commonly used to treat opioid use disorders to reduce the effects of withdrawal and reduce cravings.

If you suffer from an alcohol use disorder, our medical clinic may prescribe one or more of the medications as part of your integrated treatment plan: naltrexone to reduce your dependence and cravings; Campral (acamprosate calcium) to manage withdrawal symptoms; and Antabuse (disulfiram) to help you avoid alcohol by producing unpleasant side effects (like headaches, nausea or vomiting) if you drink.