Evidence-Based Treatment Methods for Addiction Recovery

MAT pairs FDA-approved medications like Suboxone, methadone, or Vivitrol with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders across the Southeast.

Suboxone pairs buprenorphine with naloxone to safely reduce opioid cravings and withdrawal, prescribable in office and telehealth settings across the Southeast.

Medical detox provides round-the-clock supervision and medication management to safely clear substances from the body before ongoing treatment.

Methadone is a full opioid agonist that prevents withdrawal for 24-36 hours, dispensed through certified Opioid Treatment Programs across the Southeast.

Vivitrol is a once-monthly naltrexone injection that blocks opioid effects entirely and reduces alcohol cravings, with zero abuse potential.

Trauma-focused therapy directly addresses the PTSD, abuse, and adverse experiences that frequently drive addiction, using proven methods like EMDR and CPT.

CBT identifies and restructures the negative thought patterns driving substance use, while teaching concrete coping skills for triggers and high-risk situations.

DBT blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, teaching four core skill sets to manage intense emotions without turning to substances.

The Matrix Model is a structured 16-week outpatient program combining CBT, family education, and 12-step facilitation — the leading behavioral approach for meth and cocaine addiction.

CM provides tangible rewards for verified abstinence, using positive reinforcement to retrain the brain's reward pathways during recovery.

EMDR uses guided eye movements or bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories that often fuel substance use as a coping mechanism.

Family therapy brings loved ones into the recovery process, addressing enabling behaviors, improving communication, and rebuilding trust damaged by addiction.

MI is a collaborative counseling style that helps people resolve ambivalence about change and build their own internal motivation for recovery.

Group therapy brings people together in structured sessions to share experiences, learn coping skills, and build accountability for addiction recovery.

12-Step programs like AA and NA provide free, peer-led support groups that follow a structured recovery path emphasizing fellowship and personal growth.

Holistic therapy encompasses complementary approaches like yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and nutrition that treat the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — alongside evidence-based clinical care.

Art and music therapy provide creative, nonverbal outlets for processing emotions, reducing stress, and building self-awareness during addiction recovery.

Mindfulness-based therapy uses structured meditation and awareness practices to help people in recovery observe cravings without acting on them, reduce stress, and prevent relapse.