Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program at Hawaii Island Recovery

Overcoming substance use disorder (SUD) is a difficult journey. Finding your unique path to healing is part of this complicated transformation, overcoming addiction, withdrawal, mental health disorders, and more. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is one option to explore that uses medications under the supervision of a medical professional to address specific challenges common throughout addiction recovery. This form of professional support can help you make the most of your recovery efforts, address symptoms and mental health needs, and bolster your relapse-prevention strategies after graduating from Hawaii Island Recovery’s residential treatment programs.

However, MAT is not just using medication to overcome addiction. Effective healing comes from combining the support of medication with proven therapies to promote a healthier approach to sobriety. Medication is not a replacement for other proven therapies or dedicated healing programs. Rather, combining ongoing personalized therapy programs with directed medication can present new ways of addressing your unique challenges and empower you to maintain fulfilling sobriety through treatment at Hawaii Island Recovery and beyond.

Hawaii Island Recovery proudly offers medication-assisted treatment for addiction and substance abuse, working with our on-site healthcare professionals to help you understand the benefits and opportunities of medication for your healing journey. However, our approach to MAT is unique, and we only turn to MAT to address challenges that persist after graduating from a residential treatment program with us. Likewise, MAT is not always necessary to overcome these challenges, and we are always ready to work with you to find the combination of therapy, experiences, and holistic and transformative options to support your sustainable, sober change. 

Hawaii Island Recovery uses evidence-based healing approaches, including MAT, throughout your healing journey. From our effective residential care to ongoing outpatient support, we combine proven methods for healing and overcoming addiction with holistic healing options to give you the most robust approach to healing. Some of these evidence-based treatment options with us include:

These are in addition to our evidence-based approach to MAT for those who have graduated from residential treatment. However, your time with us is still personalized, blending evidence-based strategies with personal goals, needs, and challenges to create a unique treatment plan for your success in recovery and sobriety. 

MAT can be crucial throughout any stage of your healing journey, being a key component in promoting effective abstinence and long-term sobriety. Using medication to manage urges and cravings in outpatient care as an alumnus can help prevent relapse. MAT can also empower you to be more invested in your recovery, with those using MAT staying committed to their recovery and ongoing professional care for longer periods. Hawaii Island Recovery uses MAT as this kind of continued support for specific cases, with regular follow-ups for local alumni every three months to evaluate the success and necessity of continued medication.

Medication can help with specific symptoms that may otherwise make engaging in other meaningful treatments and therapies difficult. Using medication to address feelings of anxiety, depression, pain management, urges, cravings, and more can empower you to fully engage in therapy at Hawaii Island Recovery, build new relationships in treatment, and explore all that our treatment program has to offer on your transformational journey. These medications can also provide an additional layer of support while developing grounding strategies and relapse prevention techniques for a comprehensive way to manage your newfound sober life. 

Hawaii Island Recovery’s unique approach to MAT makes it a powerful and effective way to maintain sober change after graduating from one of our treatment programs. However, while it is not necessary for everybody, that doesn’t mean that we aren’t committed to your lasting sobriety. We work with you to explore your successful discharge and aftercare plan, whether you are staying local in Hawaii or returning to your hometown community. 

While prescriptions administered for MAT may not transfer to your community outside of Hawaii, Hawaii Island Recovery’s effective discharge and relapse prevention plans can be just as effective for preventing relapse. We are also always a single call away to provide continued emotional support and professional care, regardless of the distance between you and the facility and our sober community. 

MAT is a proven, effective form of treatment that addresses many unique challenges and needs throughout your recovery journey. However, the medications best suited to your unique situation are still unique. At Hawaii Island Recovery, we are prepared to work with you to explore your unique needs and goals, finding the most effective medication to create your path to sustainable sober healing.

The use of medication can be an amazing resource, but it is not a replacement for other forms of proven, evidence-based, or holistic healing opportunities. There is no “quick fix” to overcoming addiction, even with the use of MAT. No medication can replace effective therapy or will work without putting in the hard work to change yourself. However, supporting sustainable and effective recovery efforts with directed effective medication use with our trained team can provide you with the support and resources necessary for an effective approach to long-term recovery from addiction. 

Opioid addiction is devastating, and no part of overcoming the disease is easy. Continued urges and cravings, coupled with many other mental and physical health needs, must be addressed for a truly effective recovery. However, some medications can help you address opioid use disorder and make the most of your time in Hawaii Island Recovery’s dedicated opioid abuse recovery program. 

Methadone: Methadone can help manage urges and cravings for those successfully navigating their opioid addiction rehab, empowering you to focus on building grounding strategies and navigating the continued effects of the drug with additional support. These prescriptions can also help to address pain. 

Buprenorphine: This is another kind of medication that is commonly prescribed to help overcome OUD, with Suboxone being a common prescription. This medication also helps to address urges and cravings and is a medication that is taken daily to address these needs and goals for sustainable sobriety from opioids. 

Naltrexone: This drugcan help block receptors in the brain tied to the euphoric effects of opioids. However, a trained professional is necessary to safely and effectively administer naltrexone, and Hawaii Island Recovery’s trained professionals are able to help you discuss and explore this potential option in your healing journey. 

Various medications can also be used to support you through alcohol addiction treatment. Overcoming AUD is also a personal journey, with multiple medication options available.

Naltrexone: Naltrexone is also able to support change in overcoming alcohol addiction. Much like its effects in overcoming OUD, this medication can block the receptors in the brain that “reward” the body and mind for drinking, helping to discourage drinking by blocking its effects in sobriety and helping to reduce urges and cravings to engage in alcohol. 

Disulfiram: This prescription can help discourage alcohol use by creating an unpleasant acute reaction when drinking alcohol, discouraging you from drinking alcohol, and empowering you to prioritize your hard-earned and sustainable sobriety.

Acompostate: This medication can help reduce cravings for alcohol, helping you navigate urges and cravings while you continue to develop new coping strategies in your post-residential treatment. 

In addition to medications specific to opioid use or alcohol, MAT can also be used to address underlying mental health needs for comprehensive healing, managing feelings of anxiety and depression, and promoting emotional stability during rehab. With various medication options, finding the right one for you is a personal journey. Talking to one of our medical professionals about your needs, challenges, and goals is the best way to explore which medications can best support your healing journey and help you manage expectations of their use in post-residential treatment. 

Hawaii Island Recovery’s comprehensive and holistic approach to healing in addiction recovery extends to our residential and MAT programs, ensuring that you have robust support and therapy options throughout your healing journey. Our residential facility houses eight people at a time, ensuring a tight-knit community, with residential programs lasting up to about three months, depending on your needs, progress, and goals. 

We curate a safe and supportive space for overcoming addiction. For many, this means getting together with sober peers and an understanding community to deconstruct stigmas and provide emotional support, sympathy, and camaraderie throughout your healing journey. However, curating a safe space to explore addiction recovery can also empower you to focus wholly on your healing journey. By feeling comfortable and safe, you can more confidently commit to exploring new ideas and vulnerabilities and engage in more effective therapy during your stay with us. 

We also focus on your comfort in this environment, providing several amenities and opportunities for self-care while prioritizing personal privacy and support throughout your stay.

Addiction, as well as alcohol and drug withdrawal, can affect each person differently. You may also have unique mental health needs or personal challenges to overcome at each step of your healing journey. Hawaii Island Recovery offers 24/7 supervision throughout your residential stay to ensure that you are safe and comfortable in your environment. 

This time can help you explore personal needs, goals, and strategies for managing the effects of addiction, mental health disorders, and more. During this time, we can also assess your continued healing journey to determine if a medicated approach to your sobriety after treatment is necessary. 

Our curated sober environment also eliminates unnecessary stress and triggers from your daily life, empowering you to commit to your healing while mitigating negative influences. We provide a sober atmosphere and daily support that empowers you to feel safe and focused on your healing. Addiction recovery is hard work, and there is no replacement for the dedication necessary to overcome a myriad of challenges throughout your journey. However, having a dedicated space to confront these challenges can ensure that each day, you can make the most of your recovery efforts. 

While unfortunate, being cognizant of potential relapse is paramount in your healing journey. However, MAT can help mitigate the chances of relapse in your journey by providing directed support and managing urges and cravings, even as a successful alumnus. The use of medication to address mental health disorders can also be crucial in relapse prevention, aiding in managing emotions and preventing triggering feelings of anxiety, depression, and more from affecting your hard-earned sobriety. 

MAT is a personalized approach to healing. However, medication is not always necessary for effective recovery, and no two people will necessarily benefit from it in the same way. Those who benefit most from MAT are those who are committed to their sober future, ready to put in the hard work, have graduated from our residential treatment program, and would benefit from additional support while continuing to learn the skills and strategies necessary for a transformed sober life. 

Approaching medication as a replacement for effective therapy, hard work, or as a “quick fix” to addiction can lead to unnecessary difficulty and unrealistic expectations. There is no “quick fix” to addiction or its physical, mental, emotional, social, or even spiritual impact on daily life. It is a disease that can continue to affect you for the rest of your life. However, if you are ready to take on the hard work and confront personal challenges and your desire for sober change, medication can be a great support to your dedicated recovery efforts. 

Addiction recovery is a lifelong journey. It is normal to continue to experience personal challenges, urges, cravings, and more, whether you are just taking your first step into detox or continuing to navigate your sober life as a successful alumnus. MAT can play a role in your sustainable recovery journey, supporting lasting sober change and empowering you to create a fulfilling sober life after addiction. 

Our MAT programs are always personalized to fit your needs. Not all medications are the same, and your journey to overcoming addiction or maintaining your sober lifestyle is unique. We are always available to talk with you about your needs, challenges, and goals in recovery to find your most personalized program and the best medication to address your needs. 

MAT is just part of your healing journey at Hawaii Island Recovery. We use MAT alongside evidence-based treatment modalities and holistic healing opportunities for a truly comprehensive approach to change. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), combined with experiential healing options, holistic healing, spiritual healing practices, and much more, are all part of your journey. 

Overcoming addiction is a truly transformative journey, addressing all of your needs and goals. Physical exercise, dietary support with our on-site chef, spiritual healing opportunities, mindfulness practices like guided meditation and yoga, and much more are all part of each day at Hawaii Island Recovery, alongside individual and group therapy sessions to create a fulfilling sense of community. 

Hawaii Island Recovery also utilizes the natural healing energies of the big island of Hawaii to create a unique healing and recovery experience. Nature-based therapies, oceanic healing opportunities like swimming with dolphins and surfing, and embracing the natural energy of Hawaii are blended into each program. We also champion the spirit of aloha that makes up the beautiful Hawaiian island as well as the culture and community of Hawaii to create a new and lasting change. 

Proven therapy, medication, holistic healing options, and life skills are all crucial elements of sustainable sobriety. We use medication to help you build on other skills in post-residential care. Critical thinking and decision-making, communication skills, mindfulness and self-awareness, and more are all part of effectively challenging and overcoming addiction of any kind. 

While addiction can feel incredibly isolating, it is a disease that affects entire families and communities. Hawaii Island Recovery offers dedicated family therapy programs to help you and your loved ones all address the effects of addiction together. These programs support healthy and supportive communication while providing education to families for continued healing and sustainable sobriety at home. Family therapy programs can also be necessary for exploring new levels of understanding, sympathy, forgiveness, gratitude, and more for a unified approach to sober change.

Veterans face a unique set of challenges throughout their time in addiction recovery. Our dedicated veteran programs are geared toward giving back to those who bravely answered the call of duty. Truama-informed treatment and care for PTSD, a supportive veteran community, and more are all available to confront the unique challenges that veterans face that may not be easy to address alongside civilian peers. Medication, coupled with these unique and specialized approaches to community and healing, can be necessary to help veterans overcome the effects of drug and alcohol addiction and establish a fulfilling civilian life after service. 

Medication can provide additional support and care to help you make the most of your recovery efforts. Learn how we at Hawaii Island Recovery can help you engage in MAT and other effective rehab treatment options by calling (866) 390-5070.