Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Program
The MAT Program at SSTAR offers comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders using FDA approved medications.
Established in 2004 to serve patients with Substance Use Disorders, our team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, and recovery coaches working together to support patients through recovery in an outpatient, primary care clinic.
400 Stanley Street, 1010 South Main Street, 75 Weaver Street, Fall River, MA.
What is MAT?
MAT uses FDA approved medications to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
- Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Zubsolv, Sublocade) relieves cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Buprenorphine oral films and tablets are taken daily. The buprenorphine injection is given monthly.
- Naltrexone decreases alcohol and opioid cravings and blocks the effects of opioids. It comes as daily, oral tablets or as a monthly injection (Vivitrol). You must be completely opioid free before starting naltrexone.
Get connected
To schedule an appointment call 508-675-1054. Ask for the MAT Program.
Bridge Clinic offers same day, walk-in appointments if you want to start MAT right away. Monday-Friday 10-2 in the Opiate Triage Center, 386 Stanley St, moving to 75 Weaver Street, autumn 2021.
If you are already a patient of our Health Center your primary care doctor can schedule your MAT appointment.
Contact info:
Lorraine Arsenault-St. Pierre, RN
Phone number: 508-235-2301
Email: [email protected]
FAQs
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What are the requirements to get on Buprenorphine (suboxone)/ Injectable Naltrexone (vivitrol)?
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Can I get a prescription today?
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How long will I need to be on Buprenorphine (suboxone)/ Injectable Naltrexone (vivitrol)?
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What are negative side effects of Buprenorphine (suboxone)/ Injectable Naltrexoxne (vivitrol)?
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How do I get off Buprenorphine (suboxone) Injectable Naltrexone (vivitrol)?
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Can I switch from Buprenorphine (suboxone) to Methadone or Methadone to (suboxone)? Or Injectable Naltrexoxne (vivitrol)?
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How frequently do I need to come in for appointments?
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