Disease Management

Medication for Addiction Treatment

MAT or Medication for Addiction Treatment simply means using specific medications along with other support to help treat a person’s substance use disorder.

Addiction is a chronic disease like diabetes or heart disease. MAT medications can treat opioid use disorders and alcohol use disorders in the same way medications are used for other chronic diseases.

Homer Medical Center offers the following FDA-approved medication options, from providers trained in MAT:

Benefits of MAT include:

  • Reduced cravings
  • Reduced illicit opioid use
  • Reduced alcohol use
  • Controlled withdrawal symptoms
  • Reduced risk of overdose

At Homer Medical we will work with you in a confidential, supportive & nonjudgmental environment to help you set treatment goals & find ongoing support that works for you, and prescribe medications to help in your recovery.

Medicaid and most insurances accepted. No insurance? We can help you get enrolled, and financial assistance is available.

Confidential call or text: 907-299-1264.

Click here to view/download a printable MAT informational rack card.