Substance use disorder can be an extremely challenging disease to overcome. In fact, 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2017, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. For every drug overdose that results in death, there are even more non-fatal overdoses, each with its own emotional and economic toll. Addiction is complex; it’s a disease. Drugs and alcohol change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to, and quitting often takes more than just good intentions or a strong will. Studies have shown that outcomes are much better when medication-assisted therapy is incorporated into the treatment plan. For one, it decreases the risk of relapse—significantly. MAT is safe, cost-effective, reduces the risk of overdose, increases treatment retention, and reduces criminal activity. Authority Health’s clinical team addresses substance use disorder from a whole-person perspective, dedicated to recovery. Our treatment plan includes Sublocade or Vivitrol along with individual and family support and counseling.

Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment is performed in a non-residential, office-based location with providers trained in addiction medicine. Treatment occurs in regularly scheduled sessions, usually totaling fewer than 9 contact hours per week but, when medically necessary, can total over 20 hours in a week.