SCAN Laredo's MAT program stands form Medication Assisted Treatment, does not replace an addictive drug with another. It provides a safe, controlled level of medication to overcome the use of a problem opioid.

Opioid addiction is a chronic disease just like heart disease or diabetes. It's a medical condition that can last for an entire life of a person. By managing the addiction, a person can recover and regain a productive and healthy life.

Most people cannot walk away from addiction, they need help. MAT stops the use of the problem drug.
It helps them get through withdrawal and cope with cravings. With the use of Buprenorphine, an FDA approved medication for opioid use disorder treatment in an office-based setting. Dose varies depending on the patient, can be administered daily with the option of sublingual tablets or film.

Buprenorphine is safe and effective. Its unique pharmacological properties help diminish effects of physical dependency, withdrawals and cravings, increase safety in cases of overdose, lower the potential for misuse and tailored to meet patient's needs.