What is MAT for AUD

SOUND’s addiction management physician and SOUND’s psychiatrists can prescribe medications that compliment therapy. Medications may include:

• Antabuse which induces illness when alcohol is consumed, enforcing sobriety in clients who chose to take it.
• Acamprosate which curbs cravings.
• Naltrexone, an evidence-based treatment which modifies the euphoric effects of alcohol and reduces cravings. 
• Vivitrol, another version of naltrexone, which is injected monthly and offers convenience and improved compliance. 

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Who these services are for

All adults and youth struggling with AUD who seek to improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential.‍

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Approach to care

Recognizing that for many, reducing alcohol consumption is more feasible than immediate abstinence, SOUND embraces a harm reduction approach. Our goal is gradual progress toward healthier lifestyles and potential abstinence. 

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Goals

To treat clients with empathy in order to make them feel safe, seen, heard, validated and empowered. Services are recovery-oriented, trauma informed and focused on helping individuals and families gain stability, personal growth, resilience and tools for long-term self-direction so that they may reach and maintain their recovery goals.

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Locations

MAT is available at our Capitol Hill location and we make liberal use of telehealth to deliver care. All clients regardless of SOUND location, have access to this helpful treatment.