Addiction is a chronic brain disease, and people affected by addiction can experience both emotional and behavioral changes. Though there are many ways of treating addiction, the effectiveness of those treatments varies based on the type that’s recommended. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is widely accepted as an effective way to manage addiction for some individuals. In this article, we’ll be discussing MAT in general and how it would work to treat certain types of addictions. What Medications are Used In MAT? Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is a type of treatment for substance abuse disorders that involves the use of medication. The medication is used to help manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and it can also help to restore balance in the brain. MAT can be used to treat a variety of substance abuse disorders, including alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, and methamphetamine dependence. There are a variety of medications that can be used in MAT, and the type of medication that is used will depend on the individual and the severity of their disorder. Some of the medications that are commonly used in MAT include: methadone buprenorphine naltrexone Acamprosate disulfiram There are three main types of medication that are used in MAT: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.