Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Medication inside a full treatment program, not a standalone clinic
- Methadone assisted treatment at Las Vegas Corbett and Astoria only
- Medically supervised tapering off Suboxone or methadone
- Already on MAT? It shapes the plan. It does not disqualify you
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Dr. Keith Garcia, MD, PhD, Medical Director
Last reviewed August 2026
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The objection worth naming
“Isn’t that just replacing one drug with another?”
No. Used properly as part of treatment, these medications stabilize brain chemistry, reduce cravings and prevent withdrawal without producing the highs of misuse. Decades of evidence show MAT improves outcomes and saves lives in opioid use disorder. It is a medical tool, not a moral compromise.
The short version
MAT is medication plus treatment. Not medication alone.
The medication eases withdrawal and cravings so you can do the rest of the work. The therapy addresses what put you there.
How Virtue uses MAT
Medication inside treatment, not instead of it.
What we offer
- Medically supervised detox with medication to manage withdrawal
- Comfort medications and medically managed tapers
- Methadone-assisted treatment at Las Vegas (Corbett) and Astoria
- Medically supervised tapering off Suboxone or methadone
What is outside the programme
- Standalone maintenance prescribing, with no treatment alongside it
- Ongoing dosing for someone who is not entering a programme
If that is what you are looking for, say so on the call and we will be straight with you.
The medications
What each MAT medication is for.
General information, not medical advice. What is appropriate for you, and at what dose, is an individual decision made with your care team after assessment.
Buprenorphine
Often known as Suboxone or Subutex
Eases opioid withdrawal and cravings. Used at Virtue as part of medically supervised detox and treatment rather than as ongoing maintenance.
Availability confirmed per facility
Methadone
Long-acting opioid agonist
Used in methadone-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, including for people already established on it who are entering treatment.
Las Vegas (Corbett) and Astoria only
Naltrexone
Including the Vivitrol injection
Blocks the effects of opioids and reduces alcohol cravings. Used for both opioid and alcohol use disorder.
Discussed at assessment
Comfort medications
Symptom relief during withdrawal
Non-opioid medications that take the edge off nausea, cramping, insomnia and agitation while your body clears.
Every location, as clinically appropriate
Already on Suboxone or methadone?
You will not be made to stop on your own.
- Tell us what you take and roughly how long you have been on it
- That information shapes the plan. It does not disqualify you
- Do not stop or change anything before you speak to someone
- No details to hand? Call anyway
Want to come off MAT?
Coming off MAT is something we genuinely do well.
- Medically supervised tapering in a monitored setting
- Paced around you, not around a schedule
- Safer and more comfortable than doing it at home
Deciding
Whether MAT is right for you is a medical decision, made with you.
There is no answer to this question that a web page can give you honestly. What we can tell you is how the decision gets made: an assessment with our medical team, your history and what you have already tried, what you want the outcome to be, and what is clinically appropriate, discussed with you rather than decided at you.
In their words
What people say about Virtue
What a great place to heal and learn about addiction. They take really good care of you. From the nursing staff and the Counselors!! The food was phenomenal! This place and the people in it saved my life! I will forever be grateful!
Astoria, OR · Google
Virtue saved my life literally and metaphorically. Anyone who is going through it and seeking help I would recommend this place a thousand times over. The staff is top notch from the directors and front office all the way to the kitchen and housekeeping. Everyone you come in contact with genuinely cares about your recovery and wants to see you thrive and become and stay clean.
Las Vegas, NV · Google
When I came here I didn't realize how much help I actually needed. I was scared and embarrassed of how bad my alcoholism actually was. Virtue saved my life. Everyone from admissions to BHTs, counselors, kitchen staff, etc. are absolutely extraordinary. They make you feel heard, safe, and worth it. I feel like I have the opportunity I so badly needed to start my new life sober.
Las Vegas, NV · Google
Reviews are unedited and pulled from Google. They reflect individual experience and are not a guarantee of outcome.
Common questions
Questions people ask about MAT
Anything not answered here, ask on the call. We would rather be plain with you than helpful-sounding.
(866) 461-3339- Does Virtue offer Suboxone or methadone?
- Virtue provides medically supervised detox and treatment that uses medication to keep you safe and comfortable, and methadone-assisted treatment is available at select locations. We use medications like buprenorphine and comfort medications as part of a complete treatment program rather than operating as a standalone Suboxone or methadone maintenance clinic. The best step is to tell our admissions team your situation and what you are looking for, and we will explain exactly what we can offer and how it works.
- I have been on Suboxone (or methadone) for a while — will I be forced to stop?
- Please do not stop or change your medication on your own — that can be unsafe. When you reach out, let our admissions and medical team know you are currently on MAT so we can understand your situation and coordinate your care safely. We will talk through your options with you rather than making sudden changes, and your safety and comfort guide every decision.
- Can you help me taper off Suboxone or methadone?
- Yes — if your goal is to come off medication-assisted treatment, we offer medically supervised tapering in a safe, monitored setting, which is far safer and more comfortable than trying to do it on your own. Coming off methadone or Suboxone too quickly can trigger difficult withdrawal, so having medical support makes a real difference. Our team will build a plan around your needs and go at a pace that keeps you safe.
- What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapy to treat substance use disorders, particularly opioid and alcohol addiction. The medications help ease withdrawal symptoms and cravings, while therapy addresses the underlying causes of addiction — together giving a stronger foundation for recovery than either alone. At Virtue, medication is always part of comprehensive treatment, not a substitute for it.
- What medications are used in MAT?
- Common MAT medications include buprenorphine (often known as Suboxone) and methadone for opioid use disorder, and naltrexone (including the Vivitrol injection) for opioid and alcohol use disorder, along with comfort medications that ease withdrawal. Each works differently, and the right approach is an individual medical decision made with your care team. Our medical staff will discuss what is appropriate for your situation and which options are available.
- Is MAT just replacing one drug with another?
- No — this is a common misconception. When used properly as part of treatment, MAT medications stabilize brain chemistry, reduce cravings, and prevent withdrawal without producing the harmful highs of misuse, allowing people to function and engage in recovery. Decades of evidence show MAT improves outcomes and saves lives for many people with opioid use disorder. It is a legitimate, medically supported tool — not a moral compromise.
- Does insurance cover MAT?
- Most commercial and PPO plans cover medically necessary addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment. Coverage depends on your specific plan and the medications involved, so the simplest next step is a free, confidential insurance verification.
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