The Benefits of Counseling and Suboxone Treatment
Research shows that treating opioid use disorder is most effective when combined with a strong mental health support system. Counseling plays a crucial role in helping individuals achieve their recovery goals by providing psychological support. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, medication alone is often not enough for effective addiction treatment. For many, drug abuse counseling—whether individual or group—along with self-help programs, is essential to a well-rounded recovery plan.
The combination of Suboxone and behavioral health services has proven to be the most effective approach in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs. Counseling helps individuals rebuild relationships, manage finances, secure employment, fulfill family responsibilities, and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression—fostering lasting, positive life changes. Since addiction is a learned behavior that alters brain function, counseling and behavioral therapy can help rewire the brain, reinforcing healthy habits that support long-term recovery.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
“Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat these disorders, and for some people struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery”
— https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment
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