Substance use recovery, also known as remission, is when someone, when they are ready, chooses to reduce or stop use of alcohol or other substances. This is a challenging process that is dependent on personalized, quality support that is wellness oriented. It can feel like you’re alone, in a cycle of substance use, but with the support from experts who understand you for who you are. At Reklame Health, you are not alone when recovering from a substance use disorder. 

What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)? 

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach used by ReKlame to promote substance use recovery. Treatment with medication may provide a smoother transition off substances and through the next part of your life. 

ReKlame provides virtual medication management treatment for members who have concerns with chemical addictions, like opioids, alcohol or stimulants. Our empathetic experts believe in a harm-reduction, integrative approach to promoting substance use recovery. 

MAT options for treating various substance use disorders 

• Naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram 

Used to treat alcohol use disorder, naltrexone and acamprosate may reduce alcohol cravings. Disulfiram induces a negative bodily reaction when alcohol is in the body, such as vomiting or extreme nausea. Naltrexone also works to block the effects of opioids and can be used to promote opioid use recovery. These medications are designed to manage your physical well-being and stay focused on your recovery goals. 

• Buprenorphine 

Buprenorphine may reduce certain withdrawal symptoms of all opioids and remove the euphoric experience from taking it. 

• Suboxone 

Suboxone’s two key ingredients are buprenorphine and naloxone. Naloxone, by itself, is sold as Narcan, an emergency treatment for substance overdose. Suboxone is used to help people in recovery manage their withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings, and it also helps prevent opioid misuse. To do this, it changes the body’s chemical response to opioids. 

• Trazodone, Buspar, Neurontin, Clonidine 

These medications may relieve withdrawal symptoms that can occur when a person stops using cannabis after regular daily use (e.g.,. insomnia, restlessness and/or anxiety). 

• Gabapentin 

This is an anti-seizure medication primarily used for treating nerve pain or epilepsy. Gabapentin may also be prescribed off-label to help reduce certain alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as low mood, cravings and disrupted sleep. 

What might my care team at ReKlame look like? 

One of the reasons ReKlame’s approach to medication-assisted treatment is so effective is our commitment to listen to and understand your questions and goals and integrate them into your treatment plan. Your treatment plan is yours for a reason — it’s meant to represent a big-picture look at you, your well-being and your mental health. 

As a member at ReKlame, you’ll have a care team consisting of a psychiatric nurse practitioner and a care navigator, both committed to providing empathetic, effective support. Your care navigator will help you schedule your initial session and ongoing appointments while your psychiatric nurse practitioner will listen to your needs, conduct assessments and design a personalized recovery plan. They can prescribe and adjust medications as needed and will check in regularly to monitor your progress. 

Benefits of personalized support at ReKlame 

At ReKlame, our virtual medication management options meet you where you are, from the comfort, safety, and privacy of your own home. Our goal is to provide person-first, holistic care. That means your psychiatric care team will not only listen to your experiences, but also include your personal goals in your treatment plan. They may recommend additional tools, such as workbooks or journals, for you to complete outside of scheduled appointments to support your personal journey.

We want to break the stigma around mental health by providing supportive, personalized treatment for a full recovery. We use an integrated, consistent approach to treat substance use disorders. Our team is here to guide you and empower you to regain a sense of freedom and reclaim control of your life. Give our care team a call today for more information, check your eligibility for free online, or book an initial appointment online.