Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) uses FDA-approved medications to help people manage opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders. At Sophros Recovery, our team provides outpatient MAT with counseling support to promote safe, steady recovery. If you are in the Jacksonville area and exploring MAT, here’s what you need to know.
Medication-assisted treatment is a clinical approach that pairs medication with counseling and recovery supports. The goal is to reduce cravings, prevent relapse, and stabilize health so patients can focus on therapy, family, and work.
Yes. Patients in Northeast Florida can access outpatient MAT with our local team.
We provide MAT in an outpatient model, which means clinic visits, prescriptions, and ongoing therapy rather than inpatient stays. We accept many commercial insurance plans, and our staff can help verify benefits and explain options.
Depending on individual circumstances and after a thorough assessment, we might use naltrexone or acamprosate for treating alcohol addiction. We use naltrexone (Vivitrol) or a combination of buprenorphine + naloxone (Suboxone or Subutex) for treating opioid addiction. We do not prescribe methadone.
Yes. We prescribe MAT after a thorough assessment and as part of a larger program of counseling and social supports.
Not usually. Vivitrol is a once-monthly injection, and oral medications can be taken home like regular prescriptions.
Yes. MAT is designed to help people function. Many patients continue school, caregiving, and jobs while in treatment. This kind of stability supports recovery.
In the United States, a trained physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant can prescribe most MAT medications, although methadone is provided only through certified programs. Our medical team prescribes medication within our alcohol and opioid addiction treatment programs.
Yes, we accept many commercial insurance plans. Our team will help you verify benefits and discuss any expected costs before you receive medication or counseling. If needed, we can offer a referral for services outside our scope.
Call our team to start an intake. We work to remove delays so you can begin treatment as soon as possible.
Yes, counseling is part of MAT. We only prescribe medication within our outpatient program. Experts agree that MAT works best as a combination of medication, therapy, and recovery supports. Therapists help you build skills, address triggers, and plan for long-term recovery.
When prescribed and monitored, MAT is safe and effective. These medications reduce overdose risk, help prevent relapse, and improve lives. Duration varies: some people use medications for a few months, others for longer.
Yes. For OUD in pregnancy, buprenorphine is generally recommended, and medically supervised care is essential. The best solution will always depend on the individual situation.
Common barriers include stigma, misinformation about “replacing one drug with another,” and confusion about how the medications work. In reality, these medications treat alcohol and opioid use disorder by targeting the brain’s receptors to maintain balance. This includes functions such as reducing cravings, minimizing withdrawal symptoms, and preventing alcohol or opioids from producing pleasurable effects if used.
Medication-assisted treatment is available locally, including expert therapy and compassionate support. For more information on addiction treatment options in Northeast Florida, contact our team today.
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