Your Path to Lasting Recovery:
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) at Cornerstone
Taking the First Step: Understanding MAT for Opioid Use Disorder
If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction, you are not alone. It is a serious health issue, but there is real hope for a better future. At Cornerstone of Recovery in Knoxville, TN, we believe in using the most effective, science-backed methods to help you heal. One of the best ways we do this is through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
MAT is a whole-person approach that combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. Think of it as a powerful tool that helps your body and mind work together for recovery. The medications help to ease the tough parts of withdrawal and reduce cravings, which makes it much easier to focus on the counseling that helps you build a sober life.
Why Choose Cornerstone for Your MAT Program?
Cornerstone of Recovery is dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care in a supportive environment. Our MAT program is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Our medical team, which includes skilled and compassionate doctors and nurses, will create a treatment plan that is right for you. We focus on your safety and comfort every step of the way.
Key Benefits of Our MAT Program:
Reduced Cravings
Medications like buprenorphine (Suboxone) and naltrexone (Vivitrol) work to lessen the strong urges to use opioids, giving you a better chance to succeed.
Easier Withdrawal
The medicines help to make the physical sickness of withdrawal much milder, so you can focus on getting better, not just feeling better.
Focus on the Future
By stabilizing your body, MAT allows you to fully engage in therapy, where you learn the skills you need for a long-term, healthy life.
How Does Medication-Assisted Treatment Work?
MAT uses specific medications to help your brain heal from addiction. The three most common medications are:
| Medication | What It Does | Who It Helps |
| Buprenorphine (Suboxone) | Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It is a partial opioid agonist, meaning it fills the opioid receptors without causing the “high.” | People starting recovery who need help managing cravings and withdrawal. |
| Naltrexone
(Vivitrol) |
Blocks the effects of opioids. If you use opioids while on Naltrexone, you will not feel the effects, which helps stop the cycle of addiction. | People who have already completed detox and need help preventing relapse. |
| Methadone | Also reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It is a full opioid agonist, but when taken as directed, it is medically safe and effective. | People with a long history of opioid use disorder who need highly structured daily dosing. |
Our doctors will talk with you about your history and goals to decide which medication is the safest and most helpful choice for your recovery journey.
Cornerstone of Recovery
4726 Airport Hwy
Louisville, TN 37777
