Episode 8: Treating Opioid-Use Disorder with Medication
Eddie Reif talks with Dr. Allison Juba about new ways to think about opioid use disorder - and promising new ways to treat it. Don't miss this hope-filled episode!
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
We’re here to help.
Are you or a loved one struggling with opioid addiction, whether heroin or prescription pain medication? Let’s connect. We have a team of physicians at Alexandria Clinic who are certified to prescribe medications that can help patients overcome opioid addiction. This process is known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
What is opioid use disorder?
Opioid use disorder describes a condition where a person has trouble controlling their use of opioid medicines, drugs, or other substances, leading to health problems or difficulties in daily life.
What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)—and how does it help with substance-use disorders?
MAT is the use of medication, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. At Alomere Health, our multidisciplinary approach includes medication-assisted treatment, combined with an RN care coordinator and a social worker. We focus on providing comprehensive care that fits the needs of each individual patient.
It’s better here.
To learn more about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, or to discuss your options, please call our care team at Alexandria Clinic at 320-763-5123 and schedule an appointment with one of the physicians listed on this page.
In this video, you can learn more about medication-assisted treatment and the real impact it’s having from Alomere’s own Dr. Juba, as well as her brother, a person who previously struggled with opioid use disorder and who’s been in recovery for years, thanks to medication-assisted treatment.
Watch Dr. Juba present the topic to the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
What medications are used in this kind of treatment?
At Alomere, we offer two medication options: buprenorphine and naltrexone. Buprenorphine comes in several forms, known as Suboxone, Subutex, or injectable Sublocade. Naltrexone comes in pill form or as an injectable, Vivitrol. Naltrexone can be used to treat alcohol use disorder, in addition to opioid use disorder. Your physician will help you decide which medication option would be best for you.
What will these medications do?
These medications will relieve the withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings caused by chemical imbalances within the body. Our MAT program provides a safe and controlled level of medication that can help patients treat their opioid use disorder.
What can I expect at my first visit?
Members of the care team and a physician will meet with you to assess whether MAT is a fit for you. If you are a suitable candidate, our care team will help you develop a plan of care that works best with your lifestyle. Your MAT program can be either short-term or long-term, depending on your needs.
Can I keep my visit confidential?
Yes. Our MAT appointments are integrated into our family medicine clinic so they remain confidential, like any other appointment.
Meet Our Providers
These Alomere physicians offer medication-assisted treatment for opioid-use disorder:
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A new approach to substance use.
Alomere Health's Substance Use Care Team believes in providing a whole-patient approach to treatment.
