Granite Recovery Centers offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people recover from addiction. Our programs across New Hampshire and Maine combine medication, therapy, and medical care. Each participant receives a personalized plan with support for both addiction and mental health.
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Medication-assisted treatment is a clinical method used to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapy.
MAT helps restore balance in the brain. It also reduces cravings and eases withdrawal symptoms. When these symptoms improve, people can focus more on therapy and recovery.
Acamprosate – Helps restore brain balance and reduce alcohol cravings.
Antipsychotics – Used to treat co-occurring mental health conditions that may worsen.
Baclofen – Reduces muscle spasms and withdrawal symptoms.
Benzodiazepines – Sometimes used to manage severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Buprenorphine – A partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Bupropion – Used for nicotine withdrawal and depression.
Desipramine – An antidepressant that supports recovery by stabilizing mood.
Disulfiram – Causes unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed, discouraging drinking.
Gabapentin – Can be used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Methadone – A long-acting opioid that prevents withdrawal and cravings.
Mirtazapine (Remeron) – Helps with depression and anxiety during recovery.
Naloxone (Narcan) – A life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
Naltrexone – Blocks the effects of opioids and reduces cravings for alcohol and opioids.
Paroxetine (Paxil) – An antidepressant that supports mental health during addiction treatment.
Suboxone – A combination of buprenorphine and naloxone used for opioid addiction treatment.
Vigabatrin – Being studied for possible benefits in addiction treatment.
Addiction affects both the brain and behavior. Medication-assisted treatment helps address both areas at the same time.
MAT can help people:
For many people, MAT provides stability. This stability helps them rebuild relationships. It can also help them regain independence and create healthy daily routines.
Medication-assisted treatment is widely used to treat opioid addiction. Opioids change how the brain processes reward and pain. Because of this, quitting opioids can be very difficult without medical help.
MAT medications help reduce withdrawal symptoms. Some medications also block the effects of opioids.
Common medications used for opioid MAT include:
Medication-assisted treatment can also support people who are recovering from alcohol addiction. Some medications reduce alcohol cravings. Others help the brain recover during early sobriety. Treatment is combined with relapse prevention planning to support long-term sobriety.
Common medications used for alcohol MAT include:
Granite Recovery Centers provides medication-assisted treatment within a full continuum of care. Programs are available at five locations across New Hampshire and Maine.
Our programs include:
Each treatment plan is personalized and may include dual diagnosis care. This care treats mental health conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or depression.
Our licensed clinicians and medical professionals work together to provide integrated care that supports long-term recovery.
At Granite Recovery Centers, treatment focuses on more than stopping substance use. Recovery also includes rebuilding health, relationships, and daily life.
Our programs emphasize:
Evidence-based therapy
Holistic treatment options
Trauma-informed care
Life skills development
Peer support and alumni programs
Family involvement throughout treatment
Participants learn practical tools for managing stress. They also learn how to navigate triggers and build stable routines that support lasting sobriety.
My name is Jan and have been to Green Mountain Rehab and it did wonders for me. The staff there are wonderful,always available for you. The groups were very informative, I learned alot. The food was great. The place is beautiful over looking great scenery.
-J.J.
The most caring recovery team that works there. Awesome accomodations. All around though really good program. First time to rehabilitation center and was my favorite stop on my recovery road. Glad I choose to go there.
-B.B.
Green Mountain Treatment Center saved my life. I was sick and scared when I arrived, but the transformation that occurred for me during the 80 days I spent on the mountain was nothing short of a miracle.
-C.
Granite Recovery Centers serves people across New Hampshire and Maine. We provide a full continuum of care, from detox to outpatient care. Our clinicians and medical professionals are available 24 hours a day to help you begin your recovery journey.
Medication-assisted treatment combines FDA-approved medications with therapy. It treats substance use disorders and helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Yes. MAT is one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder. It can reduce overdose risk and help people stay in treatment longer.
The length of MAT varies for each person. Some people use medication for a short time. Others may need medication longer as part of a recovery plan.
Common medications include buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol. Alcohol MAT may include acamprosate or disulfiram.
No. Medical professionals carefully prescribe and monitor MAT medications. These medications help stabilize brain chemistry without creating the harmful cycle of addiction.
Yes. Medications such as naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram help reduce alcohol cravings and prevent relapse.
Yes. MAT is safe when medical professionals prescribe and monitor treatment. Care teams review progress and adjust treatment when needed.
Contact the admissions team to discuss your needs and verify insurance. A clinical assessment will help determine the best level of care.
