Medication-
Assisted
Treatment

Metrocare provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals working to overcome opioid addiction. By combining medication, counseling, and supportive services, our team helps people reduce withdrawal symptoms, support recovery, and build a healthier future.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Metrocare provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals working to overcome opioid addiction. By combining medication, counseling, and supportive services, our team helps people reduce withdrawal symptoms, support recovery, and build a healthier future.

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Facing fentanyl and the opioid crisis together.

Substance use disorder? We can help!
Metrocare prescribes proven medications alongside our Intensive Outpatient Services

What is MAT?

An outpatient program with a powerful combination of group and individual counseling coupled with monitored medication services for up to 1 year. The recovery plan is designed to the needs of the individual with flexible opportunities for group meetings – morning, afternoon, and evening.

Who do we serve?

Anyone who desires holistic treatment for opioid use, insured or uninsured.

How can we help?

• Identify triggers
• Assessments and person-centered recovery plans
• Utilize support systems
• Relapse prevention
• Trauma-Informed services
• Certified peer support
• Comprehensive treatment for co-occurring mental illness

Myths about MAT

MAT bridges the biological and behavioral components of addiction. Research indicates that a combination of medication and behavioral therapies can successfully treat SUDs and help sustain recovery.

Research shows that patients on MAT for at least 1-2 years have the greatest rates of long-term success. There is currently no evidence to support benefits from stopping MAT.

MAT utilizes a multitude of different medication options (agonists, partial agonists and antagonists) that can be tailored to fit the unique needs of the patient.

MAT helps to prevent overdoses from occurring. Even a single use of opioids after detoxification can result in a life-threatening or fatal overdose. Following detoxification, tolerance to the euphoria brought on by opioid use remains higher than tolerance to respiratory depression.

MAT has been shown to assist patients in recovery by improving quality of life, level of functioning and the ability to handle stress. Above all, MAT helps reduce mortality while patients begin recovery.

MAT is evidence-based and is the recommended course of treatment for opioid addiction. American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, American Medical Association, The National Institute on Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other agencies emphasize MAT as first line treatment.

Getting Started

Adult Medication-Assisted Treatment

Teen Medication-Assisted Treatment

How to Apply

Schedule an intake assessment.

IOPSOPReferrals@metrocareservices.org

469-705-9170

Clients can expect to receive a call back the next business day.

At intake, please bring the following documents:

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of Income (Two Recent Check Stubs)
  • Proof of Residents
  • Insurance (If Applicable)

This project was funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), US Department of Health and Human Services(HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.

This project is supported by Texas Targeted opioid Response, a public health initiative operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission through federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant award number HHS00164640001.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medication-assisted treatment combines approved medications with counseling and other recovery support to treat substance use disorders. The medication used depends on the substance involved, your health and your individual treatment needs. Metrocare’s clinical team can explain the available options and help determine which treatment approach may be appropriate for you.

The length of treatment varies from person to person. Metrocare offers MAT services alongside its Intensive Outpatient Program and ongoing recovery support, with services available for up to one year through the program described on its website. Your treatment team can discuss your progress, ongoing needs and options for continued care.

Yes. Metrocare states that its MAT services are available regardless of health insurance coverage. Contact the MAT team to discuss eligibility, potential costs and the options available for your situation.

MAT combines medication with recovery support, which may include individual or group counseling and other services. Counseling can help you address challenges related to substance use, recognize triggers, build coping strategies and work toward your recovery goals. Metrocare can explain the services included in your treatment plan.

The first step is to contact Metrocare to discuss your needs and arrange an assessment. The clinical team can learn more about your circumstances, explain available treatment options and help determine the next steps. You can also explore the adult and teen MAT programs to learn more about the services available for each age group.

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